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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,309.22, 309,486.96 and 185,118.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,309.22, 309,486.96 and 185,118.98 is: 277,699.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,309.22 : 309,486.96 = 185,118.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,309.22/309,486.96 = 185,118.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,309.22x = 309,486.96 × 185,118.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,309.22x = 57,291,910,358.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,291,910,358.50/206,309.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,699.22

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