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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,026.70, 307,540.05 and 182,908.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,026.70, 307,540.05 and 182,908.30 is: 274,362.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,026.70 : 307,540.05 = 182,908.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,026.70/307,540.05 = 182,908.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,026.70x = 307,540.05 × 182,908.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,026.70x = 56,251,627,727.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,251,627,727.42/205,026.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,362.45

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