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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,397, 306,612.78 and 56,653

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,397, 306,612.78 and 56,653 is: 84,984.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,397 : 306,612.78 = 56,653 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,397/306,612.78 = 56,653/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,397x = 306,612.78 × 56,653
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,397x = 17,370,533,825.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,370,533,825.34/204,397
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,984.29

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