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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,204.72, 305,995.23 and 85,811.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,204.72, 305,995.23 and 85,811.34 is: 128,585.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,204.72 : 305,995.23 = 85,811.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,204.72/305,995.23 = 85,811.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,204.72x = 305,995.23 × 85,811.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,204.72x = 26,257,860,719.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,257,860,719.91/204,204.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,585.96

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