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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,501.41, 306,814.64 and 104,732.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,501.41, 306,814.64 and 104,732.19 is: 157,130.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,501.41 : 306,814.64 = 104,732.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,501.41/306,814.64 = 104,732.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,501.41x = 306,814.64 × 104,732.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,501.41x = 32,133,368,647.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,133,368,647.60/204,501.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,130.30

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