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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,309.63, 283,171.16 and 176,677.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,309.63, 283,171.16 and 176,677.55 is: 243,680.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,309.63 : 283,171.16 = 176,677.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,309.63/283,171.16 = 176,677.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,309.63x = 283,171.16 × 176,677.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,309.63x = 50,029,985,805.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,029,985,805.30/205,309.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,680.66

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