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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,577.20, 308,365.80 and 183,026.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,577.20, 308,365.80 and 183,026.80 is: 274,540.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,577.20 : 308,365.80 = 183,026.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,577.20/308,365.80 = 183,026.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,577.20x = 308,365.80 × 183,026.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,577.20x = 56,439,205,603.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,439,205,603.44/205,577.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,540.20

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