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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,843.70, 307,265.55 and 57,099.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,843.70, 307,265.55 and 57,099.70 is: 85,649.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,843.70 : 307,265.55 = 57,099.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,843.70/307,265.55 = 57,099.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,843.70x = 307,265.55 × 57,099.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,843.70x = 17,544,770,725.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,544,770,725.34/204,843.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,649.55

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