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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,050.60, 306,075.90 and 144,564.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,050.60, 306,075.90 and 144,564.20 is: 216,846.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,050.60 : 306,075.90 = 144,564.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,050.60/306,075.90 = 144,564.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,050.60x = 306,075.90 × 144,564.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,050.60x = 44,247,617,622.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,247,617,622.78/204,050.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,846.30

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