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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,188.84, 282,528.98 and 174,906.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,188.84, 282,528.98 and 174,906.28 is: 240,832.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,188.84 : 282,528.98 = 174,906.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,188.84/282,528.98 = 174,906.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,188.84x = 282,528.98 × 174,906.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,188.84x = 49,416,092,883.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,416,092,883.99/205,188.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,832.26

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