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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,848.60, 310,272.90 and 185,853.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,848.60, 310,272.90 and 185,853.40 is: 278,780.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,848.60 : 310,272.90 = 185,853.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,848.60/310,272.90 = 185,853.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,848.60x = 310,272.90 × 185,853.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,848.60x = 57,665,273,392.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,665,273,392.86/206,848.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,780.10

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