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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,421.70, 308,132.55 and 187,050.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,421.70, 308,132.55 and 187,050.90 is: 280,576.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,421.70 : 308,132.55 = 187,050.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,421.70/308,132.55 = 187,050.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,421.70x = 308,132.55 × 187,050.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,421.70x = 57,636,470,796.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,636,470,796.80/205,421.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,576.35

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