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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,292.60, 306,074.40 and 98,879.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,292.60, 306,074.40 and 98,879.20 is: 148,142.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,292.60 : 306,074.40 = 98,879.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,292.60/306,074.40 = 98,879.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,292.60x = 306,074.40 × 98,879.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,292.60x = 30,264,391,812.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,264,391,812.48/204,292.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,142.38

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