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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,595.60, 306,029.40 and 183,686.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,595.60, 306,029.40 and 183,686.80 is: 274,754.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,595.60 : 306,029.40 = 183,686.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,595.60/306,029.40 = 183,686.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,595.60x = 306,029.40 × 183,686.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,595.60x = 56,213,561,191.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,213,561,191.92/204,595.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,754.50

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