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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,829.88, 307,031.60 and 114,740.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,829.88, 307,031.60 and 114,740.52 is: 171,991.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,829.88 : 307,031.60 = 114,740.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,829.88/307,031.60 = 114,740.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,829.88x = 307,031.60 × 114,740.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,829.88x = 35,228,964,866.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,228,964,866.73/204,829.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,991.34

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