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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,329.20, 305,910.60 and 181,001.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,329.20, 305,910.60 and 181,001.20 is: 270,985.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,329.20 : 305,910.60 = 181,001.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,329.20/305,910.60 = 181,001.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,329.20x = 305,910.60 × 181,001.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,329.20x = 55,370,185,692.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,370,185,692.72/204,329.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,985.18

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