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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,414, 306,623.76 and 64,172.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,414, 306,623.76 and 64,172.64 is: 96,259.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,414 : 306,623.76 = 64,172.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,414/306,623.76 = 64,172.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,414x = 306,623.76 × 64,172.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,414x = 19,676,856,165.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,676,856,165.93/204,414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,259.83

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