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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,059.70, 307,589.55 and 185,376.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,059.70, 307,589.55 and 185,376.70 is: 278,065.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,059.70 : 307,589.55 = 185,376.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,059.70/307,589.55 = 185,376.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,059.70x = 307,589.55 × 185,376.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,059.70x = 57,019,935,733.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,019,935,733.49/205,059.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,065.05

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