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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,448.30, 306,541.14 and 134,245.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,448.30, 306,541.14 and 134,245.60 is: 201,282.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,448.30 : 306,541.14 = 134,245.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,448.30/306,541.14 = 134,245.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,448.30x = 306,541.14 × 134,245.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,448.30x = 41,151,799,263.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,151,799,263.98/204,448.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,282.18

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