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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,541.20, 309,811.80 and 183,990.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,541.20, 309,811.80 and 183,990.80 is: 275,986.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,541.20 : 309,811.80 = 183,990.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,541.20/309,811.80 = 183,990.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,541.20x = 309,811.80 × 183,990.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,541.20x = 57,002,520,931.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,002,520,931.44/206,541.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,986.20

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