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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,303.80, 307,955.70 and 182,494.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,303.80, 307,955.70 and 182,494.20 is: 273,741.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,303.80 : 307,955.70 = 182,494.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,303.80/307,955.70 = 182,494.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,303.80x = 307,955.70 × 182,494.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,303.80x = 56,200,129,106.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,200,129,106.94/205,303.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,741.30

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