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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,029.80, 306,044.70 and 181,868.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,029.80, 306,044.70 and 181,868.20 is: 272,802.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,029.80 : 306,044.70 = 181,868.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,029.80/306,044.70 = 181,868.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,029.80x = 306,044.70 × 181,868.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,029.80x = 55,659,798,708.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,659,798,708.54/204,029.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,802.30

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