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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,835.60, 310,253.40 and 185,840.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,835.60, 310,253.40 and 185,840.40 is: 278,760.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,835.60 : 310,253.40 = 185,840.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,835.60/310,253.40 = 185,840.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,835.60x = 310,253.40 × 185,840.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,835.60x = 57,657,615,957.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,657,615,957.36/206,835.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,760.60

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