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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,841.20, 310,261.80 and 184,290.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,841.20, 310,261.80 and 184,290.80 is: 276,436.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,841.20 : 310,261.80 = 184,290.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,841.20/310,261.80 = 184,290.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,841.20x = 310,261.80 × 184,290.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,841.20x = 57,178,395,331.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,178,395,331.44/206,841.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,436.20

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