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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,277.40, 283,360.50 and 176,481.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,277.40, 283,360.50 and 176,481.72 is: 243,611.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,277.40 : 283,360.50 = 176,481.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,277.40/283,360.50 = 176,481.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,277.40x = 283,360.50 × 176,481.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,277.40x = 50,007,948,420.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,007,948,420.06/205,277.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,611.56

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