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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,004.70, 306,007.05 and 183,268.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,004.70, 306,007.05 and 183,268.70 is: 274,903.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,004.70 : 306,007.05 = 183,268.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,004.70/306,007.05 = 183,268.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,004.70x = 306,007.05 × 183,268.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,004.70x = 56,081,514,244.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,081,514,244.34/204,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,903.05

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