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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,853.44, 307,058.04 and 104,876.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,853.44, 307,058.04 and 104,876.46 is: 157,200.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,853.44 : 307,058.04 = 104,876.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,853.44/307,058.04 = 104,876.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,853.44x = 307,058.04 × 104,876.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,853.44x = 32,203,160,249.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,203,160,249.74/204,853.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,200.97

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