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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,989.70, 308,984.55 and 182,661.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,989.70, 308,984.55 and 182,661.70 is: 273,992.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,989.70 : 308,984.55 = 182,661.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,989.70/308,984.55 = 182,661.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,989.70x = 308,984.55 × 182,661.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,989.70x = 56,439,643,176.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,439,643,176.74/205,989.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,992.55

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