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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,421.80, 306,647.10 and 115,717.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,421.80, 306,647.10 and 115,717.80 is: 173,584.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,421.80 : 306,647.10 = 115,717.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,421.80/306,647.10 = 115,717.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,421.80x = 306,647.10 × 115,717.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,421.80x = 35,484,527,788.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,484,527,788.38/204,421.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,584.85

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