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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,241.89, 283,077.93 and 176,609.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,241.89, 283,077.93 and 176,609.53 is: 243,587.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,241.89 : 283,077.93 = 176,609.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,241.89/283,077.93 = 176,609.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,241.89x = 283,077.93 × 176,609.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,241.89x = 49,994,258,755.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,994,258,755.28/205,241.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,587.02

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