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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,549.20, 309,823.80 and 183,998.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,549.20, 309,823.80 and 183,998.80 is: 275,998.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,549.20 : 309,823.80 = 183,998.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,549.20/309,823.80 = 183,998.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,549.20x = 309,823.80 × 183,998.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,549.20x = 57,007,207,411.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,007,207,411.44/206,549.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,998.20

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