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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,830.88, 307,033.09 and 114,741.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,830.88, 307,033.09 and 114,741.52 is: 171,992.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,830.88 : 307,033.09 = 114,741.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,830.88/307,033.09 = 114,741.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,830.88x = 307,033.09 × 114,741.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,830.88x = 35,229,443,436.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,229,443,436.90/204,830.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,992.83

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