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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,348.77, 283,514.58 and 183,801.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,348.77, 283,514.58 and 183,801.15 is: 253,764.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,348.77 : 283,514.58 = 183,801.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,348.77/283,514.58 = 183,801.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,348.77x = 283,514.58 × 183,801.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,348.77x = 52,110,305,845.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,110,305,845.77/205,348.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,764.88

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