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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,601.60, 306,038.40 and 183,692.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,601.60, 306,038.40 and 183,692.80 is: 274,763.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,601.60 : 306,038.40 = 183,692.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,601.60/306,038.40 = 183,692.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,601.60x = 306,038.40 × 183,692.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,601.60x = 56,217,050,603.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,217,050,603.52/204,601.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,763.49

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