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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,003.40, 306,005.10 and 190,179.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,003.40, 306,005.10 and 190,179.40 is: 285,269.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,003.40 : 306,005.10 = 190,179.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,003.40/306,005.10 = 190,179.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,003.40x = 306,005.10 × 190,179.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,003.40x = 58,195,866,314.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,195,866,314.94/204,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,269.10

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