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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,806.28, 307,261.20 and 57,062.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,806.28, 307,261.20 and 57,062.28 is: 85,607.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,806.28 : 307,261.20 = 57,062.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,806.28/307,261.20 = 57,062.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,806.28x = 307,261.20 × 57,062.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,806.28x = 17,533,024,627.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,533,024,627.54/204,806.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,607.85

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