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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,539.20, 309,808.80 and 183,988.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,539.20, 309,808.80 and 183,988.80 is: 275,983.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,539.20 : 309,808.80 = 183,988.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,539.20/309,808.80 = 183,988.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,539.20x = 309,808.80 × 183,988.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,539.20x = 57,001,349,341.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,001,349,341.44/206,539.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,983.20

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