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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,598.27, 283,803.63 and 184,049.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,598.27, 283,803.63 and 184,049.20 is: 254,057.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,598.27 : 283,803.63 = 184,049.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,598.27/283,803.63 = 184,049.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,598.27x = 283,803.63 × 184,049.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,598.27x = 52,233,830,138.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,233,830,138.35/205,598.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,057.74

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