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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,062.53, 306,059.37 and 144,717.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,062.53, 306,059.37 and 144,717.88 is: 217,052.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,062.53 : 306,059.37 = 144,717.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,062.53/306,059.37 = 144,717.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,062.53x = 306,059.37 × 144,717.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,062.53x = 44,292,263,180.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,292,263,180.54/204,062.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,052.41

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