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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,865.60, 310,298.40 and 184,558.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,865.60, 310,298.40 and 184,558.20 is: 276,837.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,865.60 : 310,298.40 = 184,558.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,865.60/310,298.40 = 184,558.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,865.60x = 310,298.40 × 184,558.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,865.60x = 57,268,114,166.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,268,114,166.88/206,865.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,837.30

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