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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,185.84, 282,524.88 and 174,903.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,185.84, 282,524.88 and 174,903.24 is: 240,828.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,185.84 : 282,524.88 = 174,903.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,185.84/282,524.88 = 174,903.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,185.84x = 282,524.88 × 174,903.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,185.84x = 49,414,516,892.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,414,516,892.61/205,185.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,828.10

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