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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,747.27, 307,164.64 and 71,631.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,747.27, 307,164.64 and 71,631.87 is: 107,463.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,747.27 : 307,164.64 = 71,631.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,747.27/307,164.64 = 71,631.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,747.27x = 307,164.64 × 71,631.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,747.27x = 22,002,777,561.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,002,777,561.08/204,747.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,463.11

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