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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,812.60, 307,679.70 and 142,604.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,812.60, 307,679.70 and 142,604.60 is: 214,227.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,812.60 : 307,679.70 = 142,604.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,812.60/307,679.70 = 142,604.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,812.60x = 307,679.70 × 142,604.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,812.60x = 43,876,540,546.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,876,540,546.62/204,812.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,227.74

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