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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,042.14, 306,014.60 and 85,715.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,042.14, 306,014.60 and 85,715.78 is: 128,553.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,042.14 : 306,014.60 = 85,715.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,042.14/306,014.60 = 85,715.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,042.14x = 306,014.60 × 85,715.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,042.14x = 26,230,280,130.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,230,280,130.39/204,042.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,553.25

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