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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,837.70, 310,256.55 and 184,287.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,837.70, 310,256.55 and 184,287.30 is: 276,430.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,837.70 : 310,256.55 = 184,287.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,837.70/310,256.55 = 184,287.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,837.70x = 310,256.55 × 184,287.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,837.70x = 57,176,341,906.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,176,341,906.82/206,837.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,430.95

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