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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,525.80, 306,788.70 and 141,540.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,525.80, 306,788.70 and 141,540.20 is: 212,310.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,525.80 : 306,788.70 = 141,540.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,525.80/306,788.70 = 141,540.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,525.80x = 306,788.70 × 141,540.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,525.80x = 43,422,933,955.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,422,933,955.74/204,525.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,310.30

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