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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,002.70, 306,004.05 and 183,266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,002.70, 306,004.05 and 183,266.70 is: 274,900.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,002.70 : 306,004.05 = 183,266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,002.70/306,004.05 = 183,266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,002.70x = 306,004.05 × 183,266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,002.70x = 56,080,352,430.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,080,352,430.14/204,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,900.05

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