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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,223.40, 306,075.90 and 181,932.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,223.40, 306,075.90 and 181,932.20 is: 272,667.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,223.40 : 306,075.90 = 181,932.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,223.40/306,075.90 = 181,932.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,223.40x = 306,075.90 × 181,932.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,223.40x = 55,685,061,853.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,685,061,853.98/204,223.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,667.39

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