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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,021.64, 306,132.90 and 91,781.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,021.64, 306,132.90 and 91,781.20 is: 137,716.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,021.64 : 306,132.90 = 91,781.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,021.64/306,132.90 = 91,781.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,021.64x = 306,132.90 × 91,781.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,021.64x = 28,097,244,921.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,097,244,921.48/204,021.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,716.98

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