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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,001.80, 306,002.70 and 189,256.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,001.80, 306,002.70 and 189,256.20 is: 283,884.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,001.80 : 306,002.70 = 189,256.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,001.80/306,002.70 = 189,256.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,001.80x = 306,002.70 × 189,256.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,001.80x = 57,912,908,191.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,912,908,191.74/204,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,884.30

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