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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,912.60, 307,952.10 and 179,251.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,912.60, 307,952.10 and 179,251.80 is: 269,387.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,912.60 : 307,952.10 = 179,251.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,912.60/307,952.10 = 179,251.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,912.60x = 307,952.10 × 179,251.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,912.60x = 55,200,968,238.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,200,968,238.78/204,912.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,387.87

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