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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,423.20, 306,051.60 and 181,095.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,423.20, 306,051.60 and 181,095.20 is: 271,126.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,423.20 : 306,051.60 = 181,095.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,423.20/306,051.60 = 181,095.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,423.20x = 306,051.60 × 181,095.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,423.20x = 55,424,475,712.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,424,475,712.32/204,423.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,126.15

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