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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,047.80, 306,071.70 and 185,348.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,047.80, 306,071.70 and 185,348.95 is: 278,023.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,047.80 : 306,071.70 = 185,348.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,047.80/306,071.70 = 185,348.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,047.80x = 306,071.70 × 185,348.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,047.80x = 56,730,068,219.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,730,068,219.72/204,047.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,023.43

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