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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,544.80, 306,817.20 and 187,264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,544.80, 306,817.20 and 187,264.80 is: 280,897.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,544.80 : 306,817.20 = 187,264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,544.80/306,817.20 = 187,264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,544.80x = 306,817.20 × 187,264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,544.80x = 57,456,061,594.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,456,061,594.56/204,544.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,897.20

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