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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,598.20, 283,568.97 and 176,966.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,598.20, 283,568.97 and 176,966.59 is: 244,079.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,598.20 : 283,568.97 = 176,966.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,598.20/283,568.97 = 176,966.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,598.20x = 283,568.97 × 176,966.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,598.20x = 50,182,233,650.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,182,233,650.71/205,598.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,079.15

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