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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,868.60, 310,302.90 and 184,561.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,868.60, 310,302.90 and 184,561.20 is: 276,841.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,868.60 : 310,302.90 = 184,561.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,868.60/310,302.90 = 184,561.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,868.60x = 310,302.90 × 184,561.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,868.60x = 57,269,875,587.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,269,875,587.48/206,868.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,841.80

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