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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,852.20, 310,278.30 and 184,301.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,852.20, 310,278.30 and 184,301.80 is: 276,452.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,852.20 : 310,278.30 = 184,301.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,852.20/310,278.30 = 184,301.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,852.20x = 310,278.30 × 184,301.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,852.20x = 57,184,849,190.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,184,849,190.94/206,852.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,452.70

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