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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,366.78, 306,412.47 and 104,445.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,366.78, 306,412.47 and 104,445.18 is: 156,597.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,366.78 : 306,412.47 = 104,445.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,366.78/306,412.47 = 104,445.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,366.78x = 306,412.47 × 104,445.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,366.78x = 32,003,305,583.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,003,305,583.39/204,366.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,597.40

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