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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,527.40, 308,291.10 and 122,583.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,527.40, 308,291.10 and 122,583.40 is: 183,875.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,527.40 : 308,291.10 = 122,583.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,527.40/308,291.10 = 122,583.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,527.40x = 308,291.10 × 122,583.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,527.40x = 37,791,371,227.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,791,371,227.74/205,527.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,875.10

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