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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,224.10, 306,336.15 and 99,248.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,224.10, 306,336.15 and 99,248.10 is: 148,872.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,224.10 : 306,336.15 = 99,248.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,224.10/306,336.15 = 99,248.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,224.10x = 306,336.15 × 99,248.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,224.10x = 30,403,280,848.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,403,280,848.82/204,224.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,872.15

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