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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,776.60, 308,664.90 and 183,469.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,776.60, 308,664.90 and 183,469.20 is: 275,203.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,776.60 : 308,664.90 = 183,469.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,776.60/308,664.90 = 183,469.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,776.60x = 308,664.90 × 183,469.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,776.60x = 56,630,502,271.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,630,502,271.08/205,776.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,203.80

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