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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,103.26, 306,160.65 and 56,359.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,103.26, 306,160.65 and 56,359.26 is: 84,540.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,103.26 : 306,160.65 = 56,359.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,103.26/306,160.65 = 56,359.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,103.26x = 306,160.65 × 56,359.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,103.26x = 17,254,987,675.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,254,987,675.12/204,103.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,540.48

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