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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,021.40, 305,886.30 and 91,609.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,021.40, 305,886.30 and 91,609.60 is: 137,348.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,021.40 : 305,886.30 = 91,609.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,021.40/305,886.30 = 91,609.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,021.40x = 305,886.30 × 91,609.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,021.40x = 28,022,121,588.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,022,121,588.48/204,021.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,348.93

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