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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,175.20, 307,762.80 and 181,674.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,175.20, 307,762.80 and 181,674.40 is: 272,511.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,175.20 : 307,762.80 = 181,674.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,175.20/307,762.80 = 181,674.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,175.20x = 307,762.80 × 181,674.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,175.20x = 55,912,622,032.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,912,622,032.32/205,175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,511.60

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