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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,059.55, 306,089.33 and 98,889.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,059.55, 306,089.33 and 98,889.15 is: 148,333.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,059.55 : 306,089.33 = 98,889.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,059.55/306,089.33 = 98,889.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,059.55x = 306,089.33 × 98,889.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,059.55x = 30,268,913,173.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,268,913,173.32/204,059.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,333.73

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