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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,048.60, 305,774.10 and 182,988.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,048.60, 305,774.10 and 182,988.60 is: 274,214.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,048.60 : 305,774.10 = 182,988.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,048.60/305,774.10 = 182,988.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,048.60x = 305,774.10 × 182,988.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,048.60x = 55,953,174,475.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,953,174,475.26/204,048.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,214.94

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