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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,054.70, 307,582.05 and 185,371.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,054.70, 307,582.05 and 185,371.70 is: 278,057.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,054.70 : 307,582.05 = 185,371.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,054.70/307,582.05 = 185,371.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,054.70x = 307,582.05 × 185,371.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,054.70x = 57,017,007,497.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,017,007,497.99/205,054.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,057.55

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