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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,359.53, 306,535.72 and 91,960.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,359.53, 306,535.72 and 91,960.20 is: 137,938.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,359.53 : 306,535.72 = 91,960.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,359.53/306,535.72 = 91,960.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,359.53x = 306,535.72 × 91,960.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,359.53x = 28,189,086,118.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,189,086,118.34/204,359.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,938.69

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