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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,304.71, 309,480.21 and 185,114.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,304.71, 309,480.21 and 185,114.48 is: 277,692.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,304.71 : 309,480.21 = 185,114.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,304.71/309,480.21 = 185,114.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,304.71x = 309,480.21 × 185,114.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,304.71x = 57,289,268,144.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,289,268,144.44/206,304.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,692.49

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