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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,049.38, 306,091.70 and 56,305.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,049.38, 306,091.70 and 56,305.38 is: 84,462.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,049.38 : 306,091.70 = 56,305.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,049.38/306,091.70 = 56,305.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,049.38x = 306,091.70 × 56,305.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,049.38x = 17,234,609,483.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,234,609,483.35/204,049.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,462.93

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