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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,968.99, 307,546.90 and 105,199.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,968.99, 307,546.90 and 105,199.24 is: 157,846.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,968.99 : 307,546.90 = 105,199.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,968.99/307,546.90 = 105,199.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,968.99x = 307,546.90 × 105,199.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,968.99x = 32,353,700,144.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,353,700,144.36/204,968.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,846.80

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