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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,694.56, 306,597.44 and 99,292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,694.56, 306,597.44 and 99,292 is: 148,722.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,694.56 : 306,597.44 = 99,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,694.56/306,597.44 = 99,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,694.56x = 306,597.44 × 99,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,694.56x = 30,442,673,012.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,442,673,012.48/204,694.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,722.43

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