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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,964.38, 307,348.04 and 116,194.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,964.38, 307,348.04 and 116,194.05 is: 174,235.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,964.38 : 307,348.04 = 116,194.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,964.38/307,348.04 = 116,194.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,964.38x = 307,348.04 × 116,194.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,964.38x = 35,712,012,946.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,712,012,946.19/204,964.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,235.22

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