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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,837.66, 309,039.83 and 104,704.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,837.66, 309,039.83 and 104,704.16 is: 157,200.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,837.66 : 309,039.83 = 104,704.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,837.66/309,039.83 = 104,704.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,837.66x = 309,039.83 × 104,704.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,837.66x = 32,357,755,806.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,357,755,806.69/205,837.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,200.37

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