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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,385.02, 306,191.76 and 104,608.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,385.02, 306,191.76 and 104,608.41 is: 156,715.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,385.02 : 306,191.76 = 104,608.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,385.02/306,191.76 = 104,608.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,385.02x = 306,191.76 × 104,608.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,385.02x = 32,030,233,168.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,030,233,168.70/204,385.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,715.17

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