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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,096.70, 306,145.05 and 181,546.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,096.70, 306,145.05 and 181,546.30 is: 272,319.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,096.70 : 306,145.05 = 181,546.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,096.70/306,145.05 = 181,546.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,096.70x = 306,145.05 × 181,546.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,096.70x = 55,579,501,090.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,579,501,090.82/204,096.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,319.45

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