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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,652.58, 306,963.89 and 64,451.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,652.58, 306,963.89 and 64,451.30 is: 96,672.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,652.58 : 306,963.89 = 64,451.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,652.58/306,963.89 = 64,451.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,652.58x = 306,963.89 × 64,451.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,652.58x = 19,784,221,441.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,784,221,441.30/204,652.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,672.23

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