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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,557.60, 306,836.40 and 186,842.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,557.60, 306,836.40 and 186,842.90 is: 280,264.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,557.60 : 306,836.40 = 186,842.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,557.60/306,836.40 = 186,842.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,557.60x = 306,836.40 × 186,842.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,557.60x = 57,330,202,801.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,330,202,801.56/204,557.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,264.35

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