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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,517.36, 283,458.12 and 176,884.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,517.36, 283,458.12 and 176,884.40 is: 243,966.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,517.36 : 283,458.12 = 176,884.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,517.36/283,458.12 = 176,884.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,517.36x = 283,458.12 × 176,884.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,517.36x = 50,139,319,481.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,139,319,481.33/205,517.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,966.35

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