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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,217.35, 308,015.25 and 104,086.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,217.35, 308,015.25 and 104,086.37 is: 156,225.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,217.35 : 308,015.25 = 104,086.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,217.35/308,015.25 = 104,086.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,217.35x = 308,015.25 × 104,086.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,217.35x = 32,060,189,277.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,060,189,277.14/205,217.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,225.53

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