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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,032.20, 307,548.30 and 185,349.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,032.20, 307,548.30 and 185,349.20 is: 278,023.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,032.20 : 307,548.30 = 185,349.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,032.20/307,548.30 = 185,349.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,032.20x = 307,548.30 × 185,349.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,032.20x = 57,003,831,366.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,003,831,366.36/205,032.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,023.80

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