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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,011.20, 307,516.80 and 177,363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,011.20, 307,516.80 and 177,363.20 is: 266,044.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,011.20 : 307,516.80 = 177,363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,011.20/307,516.80 = 177,363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,011.20x = 307,516.80 × 177,363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,011.20x = 54,542,163,701.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,542,163,701.76/205,011.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,044.80

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