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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,001.20, 306,001.80 and 184,974.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,001.20, 306,001.80 and 184,974.30 is: 277,461.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,001.20 : 306,001.80 = 184,974.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,001.20/306,001.80 = 184,974.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,001.20x = 306,001.80 × 184,974.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,001.20x = 56,602,468,753.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,602,468,753.74/204,001.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,461.45

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