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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,257.24, 306,394.10 and 71,150.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,257.24, 306,394.10 and 71,150.96 is: 106,729.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,257.24 : 306,394.10 = 71,150.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,257.24/306,394.10 = 71,150.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,257.24x = 306,394.10 × 71,150.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,257.24x = 21,800,234,353.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,800,234,353.34/204,257.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,729.31

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