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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,007.40, 305,427.90 and 183,012.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,007.40, 305,427.90 and 183,012.20 is: 273,995.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,007.40 : 305,427.90 = 183,012.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,007.40/305,427.90 = 183,012.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,007.40x = 305,427.90 × 183,012.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,007.40x = 55,897,031,920.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,897,031,920.38/204,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,995.12

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