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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,276.20, 307,914.30 and 177,282.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,276.20, 307,914.30 and 177,282.60 is: 265,923.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,276.20 : 307,914.30 = 177,282.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,276.20/307,914.30 = 177,282.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,276.20x = 307,914.30 × 177,282.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,276.20x = 54,587,847,681.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,587,847,681.18/205,276.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,923.90

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