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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,512.40, 308,268.60 and 183,739.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,512.40, 308,268.60 and 183,739.60 is: 275,609.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,512.40 : 308,268.60 = 183,739.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,512.40/308,268.60 = 183,739.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,512.40x = 308,268.60 × 183,739.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,512.40x = 56,641,149,256.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,641,149,256.56/205,512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,609.40

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