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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,053.70, 307,580.55 and 185,370.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,053.70, 307,580.55 and 185,370.70 is: 278,056.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,053.70 : 307,580.55 = 185,370.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,053.70/307,580.55 = 185,370.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,053.70x = 307,580.55 × 185,370.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,053.70x = 57,016,421,859.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,016,421,859.89/205,053.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,056.05

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