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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,182.72, 306,257.52 and 129,083.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,182.72, 306,257.52 and 129,083.84 is: 193,615.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,182.72 : 306,257.52 = 129,083.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,182.72/306,257.52 = 129,083.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,182.72x = 306,257.52 × 129,083.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,182.72x = 39,532,896,710.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,532,896,710.48/204,182.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,615.29

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