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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,311.88, 283,174.27 and 176,679.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,311.88, 283,174.27 and 176,679.80 is: 243,683.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,311.88 : 283,174.27 = 176,679.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,311.88/283,174.27 = 176,679.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,311.88x = 283,174.27 × 176,679.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,311.88x = 50,031,171,531.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,031,171,531.18/205,311.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,683.77

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