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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,542.40, 308,313.60 and 183,769.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,542.40, 308,313.60 and 183,769.60 is: 275,654.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,542.40 : 308,313.60 = 183,769.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,542.40/308,313.60 = 183,769.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,542.40x = 308,313.60 × 183,769.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,542.40x = 56,658,666,946.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,658,666,946.56/205,542.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,654.40

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