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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,758.38, 305,535.74 and 183,481.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,758.38, 305,535.74 and 183,481.76 is: 273,787.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,758.38 : 305,535.74 = 183,481.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,758.38/305,535.74 = 183,481.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,758.38x = 305,535.74 × 183,481.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,758.38x = 56,060,235,318.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,060,235,318.10/204,758.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,787.26

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