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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,335.60, 308,003.40 and 184,340.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,335.60, 308,003.40 and 184,340.40 is: 276,510.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,335.60 : 308,003.40 = 184,340.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,335.60/308,003.40 = 184,340.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,335.60x = 308,003.40 × 184,340.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,335.60x = 56,777,469,957.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,777,469,957.36/205,335.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,510.60

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