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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,473.06, 283,631.94 and 183,924.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,473.06, 283,631.94 and 183,924.81 is: 253,887.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,473.06 : 283,631.94 = 183,924.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,473.06/283,631.94 = 183,924.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,473.06x = 283,631.94 × 183,924.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,473.06x = 52,166,950,674.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,166,950,674.43/205,473.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,887.06

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