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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,526.80, 306,790.20 and 141,541.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,526.80, 306,790.20 and 141,541.20 is: 212,311.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,526.80 : 306,790.20 = 141,541.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,526.80/306,790.20 = 141,541.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,526.80x = 306,790.20 × 141,541.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,526.80x = 43,423,453,056.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,423,453,056.24/204,526.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,311.80

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