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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,071.70, 306,253.35 and 85,827.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,071.70, 306,253.35 and 85,827.90 is: 128,803.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,071.70 : 306,253.35 = 85,827.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,071.70/306,253.35 = 85,827.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,071.70x = 306,253.35 × 85,827.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,071.70x = 26,285,081,898.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,285,081,898.47/204,071.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,803.17

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