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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,986.62, 308,616.54 and 180,400.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,986.62, 308,616.54 and 180,400.64 is: 270,282.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,986.62 : 308,616.54 = 180,400.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,986.62/308,616.54 = 180,400.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,986.62x = 308,616.54 × 180,400.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,986.62x = 55,674,621,330.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,674,621,330.59/205,986.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,282.71

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