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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,862.60, 310,293.90 and 184,555.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,862.60, 310,293.90 and 184,555.20 is: 276,832.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,862.60 : 310,293.90 = 184,555.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,862.60/310,293.90 = 184,555.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,862.60x = 310,293.90 × 184,555.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,862.60x = 57,266,352,773.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,266,352,773.28/206,862.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,832.80

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