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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,697.28, 306,812.64 and 93,656

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,697.28, 306,812.64 and 93,656 is: 140,377.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,697.28 : 306,812.64 = 93,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,697.28/306,812.64 = 93,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,697.28x = 306,812.64 × 93,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,697.28x = 28,734,844,611.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,734,844,611.84/204,697.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,377.27

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