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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,845.80, 409,962.30 and 204,034.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,845.80, 409,962.30 and 204,034.60 is: 305,451.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,845.80 : 409,962.30 = 204,034.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,845.80/409,962.30 = 204,034.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,845.80x = 409,962.30 × 204,034.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,845.80x = 83,646,493,895.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,646,493,895.58/273,845.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,451.07

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