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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,303.40, 307,955.10 and 183,530.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,303.40, 307,955.10 and 183,530.60 is: 275,295.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,303.40 : 307,955.10 = 183,530.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,303.40/307,955.10 = 183,530.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,303.40x = 307,955.10 × 183,530.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,303.40x = 56,519,184,276.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,519,184,276.06/205,303.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,295.90

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