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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,546.30, 306,819.45 and 187,266.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,546.30, 306,819.45 and 187,266.30 is: 280,899.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,546.30 : 306,819.45 = 187,266.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,546.30/306,819.45 = 187,266.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,546.30x = 306,819.45 × 187,266.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,546.30x = 57,456,943,169.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,456,943,169.54/204,546.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,899.45

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