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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,004.40, 306,006.60 and 181,259.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,004.40, 306,006.60 and 181,259.60 is: 271,889.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,004.40 : 306,006.60 = 181,259.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,004.40/306,006.60 = 181,259.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,004.40x = 306,006.60 × 181,259.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,004.40x = 55,466,633,913.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,466,633,913.36/204,004.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,889.40

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