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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,493.41, 282,491.93 and 176,707.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,493.41, 282,491.93 and 176,707.63 is: 242,920.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,493.41 : 282,491.93 = 176,707.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,493.41/282,491.93 = 176,707.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,493.41x = 282,491.93 × 176,707.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,493.41x = 49,918,479,444.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,918,479,444.43/205,493.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,920.10

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