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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,324.32, 283,480.90 and 183,776.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,324.32, 283,480.90 and 183,776.70 is: 253,731.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,324.32 : 283,480.90 = 183,776.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,324.32/283,480.90 = 183,776.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,324.32x = 283,480.90 × 183,776.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,324.32x = 52,097,184,315.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,097,184,315.03/205,324.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,731.19

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