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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,257.10, 306,021.15 and 98,843.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,257.10, 306,021.15 and 98,843.70 is: 148,089.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,257.10 : 306,021.15 = 98,843.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,257.10/306,021.15 = 98,843.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,257.10x = 306,021.15 × 98,843.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,257.10x = 30,248,262,744.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,248,262,744.26/204,257.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,089.16

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