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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,206.92, 457,905.67 and 183,760.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,206.92, 457,905.67 and 183,760.58 is: 275,698.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,206.92 : 457,905.67 = 183,760.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,206.92/457,905.67 = 183,760.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,206.92x = 457,905.67 × 183,760.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,206.92x = 84,145,012,189.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,145,012,189.85/305,206.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,698.24

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