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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,337.56, 306,107.82 and 115,321.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,337.56, 306,107.82 and 115,321.80 is: 172,757.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,337.56 : 306,107.82 = 115,321.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,337.56/306,107.82 = 115,321.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,337.56x = 306,107.82 × 115,321.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,337.56x = 35,300,904,796.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,300,904,796.48/204,337.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,757.79

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