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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,829.60, 310,244.40 and 185,834.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,829.60, 310,244.40 and 185,834.40 is: 278,751.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,829.60 : 310,244.40 = 185,834.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,829.60/310,244.40 = 185,834.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,829.60x = 310,244.40 × 185,834.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,829.60x = 57,654,081,927.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,654,081,927.36/206,829.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,751.60

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