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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,944.76, 307,476.54 and 84,979.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,944.76, 307,476.54 and 84,979.44 is: 127,493.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,944.76 : 307,476.54 = 84,979.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,944.76/307,476.54 = 84,979.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,944.76x = 307,476.54 × 84,979.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,944.76x = 26,129,184,182.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,129,184,182.34/204,944.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,493.79

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