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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,426.20, 306,056.10 and 181,098.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,426.20, 306,056.10 and 181,098.20 is: 271,130.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,426.20 : 306,056.10 = 181,098.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,426.20/306,056.10 = 181,098.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,426.20x = 306,056.10 × 181,098.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,426.20x = 55,426,208,809.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,426,208,809.02/204,426.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,130.65

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