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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,003.80, 306,005.70 and 85,635.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,003.80, 306,005.70 and 85,635.80 is: 128,453.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,003.80 : 306,005.70 = 85,635.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,003.80/306,005.70 = 85,635.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,003.80x = 306,005.70 × 85,635.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,003.80x = 26,205,042,924.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,205,042,924.06/204,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,453.70

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