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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,373.94, 306,117.83 and 98,971.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,373.94, 306,117.83 and 98,971.88 is: 148,243.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,373.94 : 306,117.83 = 98,971.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,373.94/306,117.83 = 98,971.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,373.94x = 306,117.83 × 98,971.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,373.94x = 30,297,057,136.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,297,057,136.62/204,373.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,243.25

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