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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,284.43, 306,713.79 and 104,516.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,284.43, 306,713.79 and 104,516.19 is: 156,921.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,284.43 : 306,713.79 = 104,516.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,284.43/306,713.79 = 104,516.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,284.43x = 306,713.79 × 104,516.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,284.43x = 32,056,556,751.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,056,556,751.26/204,284.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,921.19

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