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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,847.70, 307,271.55 and 57,103.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,847.70, 307,271.55 and 57,103.70 is: 85,655.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,847.70 : 307,271.55 = 57,103.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,847.70/307,271.55 = 57,103.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,847.70x = 307,271.55 × 57,103.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,847.70x = 17,546,342,409.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,546,342,409.74/204,847.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,655.55

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