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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,585, 306,718.96 and 183,146.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,585, 306,718.96 and 183,146.38 is: 273,242.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,585 : 306,718.96 = 183,146.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,585/306,718.96 = 183,146.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,585x = 306,718.96 × 183,146.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,585x = 56,174,467,201.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,174,467,201.36/205,585
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,242.05

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