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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,163.60, 307,939.80 and 175,614.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,163.60, 307,939.80 and 175,614.80 is: 263,588.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,163.60 : 307,939.80 = 175,614.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,163.60/307,939.80 = 175,614.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,163.60x = 307,939.80 × 175,614.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,163.60x = 54,078,786,389.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,078,786,389.04/205,163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,588.60

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