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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,031.80, 307,547.70 and 184,295.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,031.80, 307,547.70 and 184,295.80 is: 276,443.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,031.80 : 307,547.70 = 184,295.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,031.80/307,547.70 = 184,295.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,031.80x = 307,547.70 × 184,295.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,031.80x = 56,679,749,409.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,679,749,409.66/205,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,443.70

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