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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,779.60, 308,669.40 and 183,472.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,779.60, 308,669.40 and 183,472.20 is: 275,208.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,779.60 : 308,669.40 = 183,472.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,779.60/308,669.40 = 183,472.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,779.60x = 308,669.40 × 183,472.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,779.60x = 56,632,253,890.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,632,253,890.68/205,779.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,208.30

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