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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,475.80, 306,713.70 and 115,902.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,475.80, 306,713.70 and 115,902.30 is: 173,853.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,475.80 : 306,713.70 = 115,902.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,475.80/306,713.70 = 115,902.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,475.80x = 306,713.70 × 115,902.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,475.80x = 35,548,823,271.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,548,823,271.51/204,475.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,853.45

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