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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,908.45, 305,759.93 and 183,631.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,908.45, 305,759.93 and 183,631.64 is: 274,011.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,908.45 : 305,759.93 = 183,631.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,908.45/305,759.93 = 183,631.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,908.45x = 305,759.93 × 183,631.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,908.45x = 56,147,194,945.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,147,194,945.23/204,908.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,011.13

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