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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,446.62, 306,572.91 and 71,310.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,446.62, 306,572.91 and 71,310.70 is: 106,932.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,446.62 : 306,572.91 = 71,310.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,446.62/306,572.91 = 71,310.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,446.62x = 306,572.91 × 71,310.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,446.62x = 21,861,928,813.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,861,928,813.14/204,446.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,932.21

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