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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,002.49, 308,693.40 and 183,553.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,002.49, 308,693.40 and 183,553.35 is: 275,053.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,002.49 : 308,693.40 = 183,553.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,002.49/308,693.40 = 183,553.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,002.49x = 308,693.40 × 183,553.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,002.49x = 56,661,707,692.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,661,707,692.89/206,002.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,053.52

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