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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,414.20, 306,038.10 and 181,086.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,414.20, 306,038.10 and 181,086.20 is: 271,112.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,414.20 : 306,038.10 = 181,086.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,414.20/306,038.10 = 181,086.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,414.20x = 306,038.10 × 181,086.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,414.20x = 55,419,276,584.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,419,276,584.22/204,414.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,112.66

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