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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,059.70, 306,089.55 and 181,509.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,059.70, 306,089.55 and 181,509.30 is: 272,263.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,059.70 : 306,089.55 = 181,509.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,059.70/306,089.55 = 181,509.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,059.70x = 306,089.55 × 181,509.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,059.70x = 55,558,099,957.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,558,099,957.82/204,059.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,263.95

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