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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,873.60, 310,310.40 and 184,566.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,873.60, 310,310.40 and 184,566.20 is: 276,849.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,873.60 : 310,310.40 = 184,566.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,873.60/310,310.40 = 184,566.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,873.60x = 310,310.40 × 184,566.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,873.60x = 57,272,811,348.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,272,811,348.48/206,873.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,849.30

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