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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,003.70, 306,005.55 and 183,267.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,003.70, 306,005.55 and 183,267.70 is: 274,901.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,003.70 : 306,005.55 = 183,267.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,003.70/306,005.55 = 183,267.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,003.70x = 306,005.55 × 183,267.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,003.70x = 56,080,933,335.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,080,933,335.74/204,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,901.55

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