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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,304.80, 307,957.20 and 182,495.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,304.80, 307,957.20 and 182,495.20 is: 273,742.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,304.80 : 307,957.20 = 182,495.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,304.80/307,957.20 = 182,495.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,304.80x = 307,957.20 × 182,495.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,304.80x = 56,200,710,805.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,200,710,805.44/205,304.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,742.80

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