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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,121.90, 306,182.97 and 111,218.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,121.90, 306,182.97 and 111,218.14 is: 166,827.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,121.90 : 306,182.97 = 111,218.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,121.90/306,182.97 = 111,218.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,121.90x = 306,182.97 × 111,218.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,121.90x = 34,053,100,423.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,053,100,423.08/204,121.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,827.28

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