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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,027.40, 306,041.10 and 181,282.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,027.40, 306,041.10 and 181,282.60 is: 271,923.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,027.40 : 306,041.10 = 181,282.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,027.40/306,041.10 = 181,282.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,027.40x = 306,041.10 × 181,282.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,027.40x = 55,479,926,314.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,479,926,314.86/204,027.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,923.90

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