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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,830.70, 307,246.05 and 182,280.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,830.70, 307,246.05 and 182,280.30 is: 273,420.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,830.70 : 307,246.05 = 182,280.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,830.70/307,246.05 = 182,280.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,830.70x = 307,246.05 × 182,280.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,830.70x = 56,004,902,167.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,004,902,167.82/204,830.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,420.45

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