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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,977.84, 310,220.70 and 185,818.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,977.84, 310,220.70 and 185,818.60 is: 278,506.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,977.84 : 310,220.70 = 185,818.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,977.84/310,220.70 = 185,818.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,977.84x = 310,220.70 × 185,818.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,977.84x = 57,644,776,165.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,644,776,165.02/206,977.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,506.99

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