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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,005.20, 305,921.40 and 98,856.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,005.20, 305,921.40 and 98,856.40 is: 148,242.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,005.20 : 305,921.40 = 98,856.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,005.20/305,921.40 = 98,856.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,005.20x = 305,921.40 × 98,856.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,005.20x = 30,242,288,286.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,242,288,286.96/204,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,242.73

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