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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,729.20, 308,010.60 and 182,401.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,729.20, 308,010.60 and 182,401.20 is: 273,084.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,729.20 : 308,010.60 = 182,401.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,729.20/308,010.60 = 182,401.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,729.20x = 308,010.60 × 182,401.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,729.20x = 56,181,503,052.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,181,503,052.72/205,729.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,084.73

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