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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,836.60, 310,254.90 and 185,841.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,836.60, 310,254.90 and 185,841.40 is: 278,762.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,836.60 : 310,254.90 = 185,841.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,836.60/310,254.90 = 185,841.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,836.60x = 310,254.90 × 185,841.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,836.60x = 57,658,204,972.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,658,204,972.86/206,836.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,762.10

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