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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,038.70, 307,558.05 and 185,355.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,038.70, 307,558.05 and 185,355.70 is: 278,033.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,038.70 : 307,558.05 = 185,355.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,038.70/307,558.05 = 185,355.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,038.70x = 307,558.05 × 185,355.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,038.70x = 57,007,637,648.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,007,637,648.39/205,038.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,033.55

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