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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,714.60, 307,071.90 and 186,999.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,714.60, 307,071.90 and 186,999.90 is: 280,499.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,714.60 : 307,071.90 = 186,999.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,714.60/307,071.90 = 186,999.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,714.60x = 307,071.90 × 186,999.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,714.60x = 57,422,414,592.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,422,414,592.81/204,714.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,499.85

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