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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,330.60, 307,995.90 and 184,335.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,330.60, 307,995.90 and 184,335.40 is: 276,503.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,330.60 : 307,995.90 = 184,335.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,330.60/307,995.90 = 184,335.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,330.60x = 307,995.90 × 184,335.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,330.60x = 56,774,547,424.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,774,547,424.86/205,330.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,503.10

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