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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,250.80, 306,048.15 and 134,048.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,250.80, 306,048.15 and 134,048.10 is: 200,856.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,250.80 : 306,048.15 = 134,048.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,250.80/306,048.15 = 134,048.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,250.80x = 306,048.15 × 134,048.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,250.80x = 41,025,173,016.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,025,173,016.02/204,250.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,856.85

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