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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,396, 306,611.28 and 56,652

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,396, 306,611.28 and 56,652 is: 84,982.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,396 : 306,611.28 = 56,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,396/306,611.28 = 56,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,396x = 306,611.28 × 56,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,396x = 17,370,142,234.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,370,142,234.56/204,396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,982.79

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