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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,587.20, 309,443.40 and 184,425.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,587.20, 309,443.40 and 184,425.60 is: 276,247.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,587.20 : 309,443.40 = 184,425.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,587.20/309,443.40 = 184,425.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,587.20x = 309,443.40 × 184,425.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,587.20x = 57,069,284,711.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,069,284,711.04/206,587.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,247.92

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