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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,587.70, 309,444.15 and 184,426.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,587.70, 309,444.15 and 184,426.10 is: 276,248.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,587.70 : 309,444.15 = 184,426.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,587.70/309,444.15 = 184,426.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,587.70x = 309,444.15 × 184,426.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,587.70x = 57,069,577,752.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,069,577,752.32/206,587.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,248.67

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