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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,295.32, 281,283.30 and 185,378.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,295.32, 281,283.30 and 185,378.04 is: 255,237.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,295.32 : 281,283.30 = 185,378.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,295.32/281,283.30 = 185,378.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,295.32x = 281,283.30 × 185,378.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,295.32x = 52,143,746,838.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,143,746,838.73/204,295.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,237.11

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