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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,941.40, 307,217.70 and 183,946.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,941.40, 307,217.70 and 183,946.20 is: 275,744.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,941.40 : 307,217.70 = 183,946.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,941.40/307,217.70 = 183,946.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,941.40x = 307,217.70 × 183,946.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,941.40x = 56,511,528,487.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,511,528,487.74/204,941.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,744.82

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