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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,720.40, 308,580.60 and 183,947.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,720.40, 308,580.60 and 183,947.60 is: 275,921.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,720.40 : 308,580.60 = 183,947.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,720.40/308,580.60 = 183,947.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,720.40x = 308,580.60 × 183,947.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,720.40x = 56,762,660,776.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,762,660,776.56/205,720.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,921.40

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