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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,994.99, 307,462.73 and 78,667.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,994.99, 307,462.73 and 78,667.04 is: 117,989.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,994.99 : 307,462.73 = 78,667.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,994.99/307,462.73 = 78,667.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,994.99x = 307,462.73 × 78,667.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,994.99x = 24,187,182,879.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,187,182,879.42/204,994.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,989.14

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