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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,426.20, 308,139.30 and 180,931.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,426.20, 308,139.30 and 180,931.80 is: 271,397.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,426.20 : 308,139.30 = 180,931.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,426.20/308,139.30 = 180,931.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,426.20x = 308,139.30 × 180,931.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,426.20x = 55,752,198,199.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,752,198,199.74/205,426.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,397.70

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