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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,007.20, 306,927.60 and 181,679.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,007.20, 306,927.60 and 181,679.20 is: 272,001.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,007.20 : 306,927.60 = 181,679.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,007.20/306,927.60 = 181,679.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,007.20x = 306,927.60 × 181,679.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,007.20x = 55,762,360,825.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,762,360,825.92/205,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,001.96

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