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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,311.70, 307,708.35 and 181,983.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,311.70, 307,708.35 and 181,983.70 is: 272,745.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,311.70 : 307,708.35 = 181,983.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,311.70/307,708.35 = 181,983.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,311.70x = 307,708.35 × 181,983.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,311.70x = 55,997,904,053.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,997,904,053.90/205,311.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,745.80

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