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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,027.20, 306,957.60 and 181,699.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,027.20, 306,957.60 and 181,699.20 is: 272,031.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,027.20 : 306,957.60 = 181,699.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,027.20/306,957.60 = 181,699.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,027.20x = 306,957.60 × 181,699.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,027.20x = 55,773,950,353.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,773,950,353.92/205,027.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,031.96

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