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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,001.40, 305,418.90 and 183,006.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,001.40, 305,418.90 and 183,006.20 is: 273,986.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,001.40 : 305,418.90 = 183,006.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,001.40/305,418.90 = 183,006.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,001.40x = 305,418.90 × 183,006.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,001.40x = 55,893,552,297.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,893,552,297.18/204,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,986.12

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