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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,086, 306,151.96 and 54,332.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,086, 306,151.96 and 54,332.12 is: 81,504.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,086 : 306,151.96 = 54,332.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,086/306,151.96 = 54,332.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,086x = 306,151.96 × 54,332.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,086x = 16,633,885,028.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,633,885,028.96/204,086
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,504.29

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