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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,294.07, 283,149.70 and 176,661.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,294.07, 283,149.70 and 176,661.96 is: 243,659.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,294.07 : 283,149.70 = 176,661.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,294.07/283,149.70 = 176,661.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,294.07x = 283,149.70 × 176,661.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,294.07x = 50,021,781,595.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,021,781,595.57/205,294.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,659.17

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