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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,425.70, 308,138.55 and 180,931.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,425.70, 308,138.55 and 180,931.30 is: 271,396.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,425.70 : 308,138.55 = 180,931.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,425.70/308,138.55 = 180,931.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,425.70x = 308,138.55 × 180,931.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,425.70x = 55,751,908,431.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,751,908,431.62/205,425.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,396.95

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