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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,629.40, 308,444.10 and 183,856.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,629.40, 308,444.10 and 183,856.60 is: 275,784.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,629.40 : 308,444.10 = 183,856.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,629.40/308,444.10 = 183,856.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,629.40x = 308,444.10 × 183,856.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,629.40x = 56,709,483,516.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,709,483,516.06/205,629.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,784.90

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