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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,033.24, 306,073.14 and 54,279.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,033.24, 306,073.14 and 54,279.62 is: 81,425.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,033.24 : 306,073.14 = 54,279.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,033.24/306,073.14 = 54,279.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,033.24x = 306,073.14 × 54,279.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,033.24x = 16,613,533,731.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,613,533,731.41/204,033.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,425.62

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