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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,186.80, 377,819.40 and 205,185.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,186.80, 377,819.40 and 205,185.20 is: 307,402.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,186.80 : 377,819.40 = 205,185.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,186.80/377,819.40 = 205,185.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,186.80x = 377,819.40 × 205,185.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,186.80x = 77,522,949,152.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,522,949,152.88/252,186.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,402.88

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