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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,224.83, 306,017.19 and 129,186.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,224.83, 306,017.19 and 129,186.47 is: 193,577.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,224.83 : 306,017.19 = 129,186.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,224.83/306,017.19 = 129,186.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,224.83x = 306,017.19 × 129,186.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,224.83x = 39,533,281,300.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,533,281,300.46/204,224.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,577.25

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