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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,865.10, 310,297.65 and 184,557.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,865.10, 310,297.65 and 184,557.70 is: 276,836.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,865.10 : 310,297.65 = 184,557.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,865.10/310,297.65 = 184,557.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,865.10x = 310,297.65 × 184,557.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,865.10x = 57,267,820,599.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,267,820,599.41/206,865.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,836.55

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