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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,401.52, 306,255.60 and 144,941.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,401.52, 306,255.60 and 144,941.04 is: 217,165.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,401.52 : 306,255.60 = 144,941.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,401.52/306,255.60 = 144,941.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,401.52x = 306,255.60 × 144,941.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,401.52x = 44,389,005,169.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,389,005,169.82/204,401.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,165.73

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