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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,254.37, 306,389.79 and 71,148.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,254.37, 306,389.79 and 71,148.08 is: 106,724.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,254.37 : 306,389.79 = 71,148.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,254.37/306,389.79 = 71,148.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,254.37x = 306,389.79 × 71,148.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,254.37x = 21,799,046,056.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,799,046,056.08/204,254.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,724.99

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