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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,474.56, 283,634.01 and 183,926.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,474.56, 283,634.01 and 183,926.31 is: 253,889.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,474.56 : 283,634.01 = 183,926.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,474.56/283,634.01 = 183,926.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,474.56x = 283,634.01 × 183,926.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,474.56x = 52,167,756,849.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,167,756,849.80/205,474.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,889.13

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