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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,421.40, 306,632.10 and 186,050.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,421.40, 306,632.10 and 186,050.60 is: 279,075.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,421.40 : 306,632.10 = 186,050.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,421.40/306,632.10 = 186,050.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,421.40x = 306,632.10 × 186,050.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,421.40x = 57,049,086,184.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,049,086,184.26/204,421.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,075.90

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