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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,599.20, 283,570.34 and 176,967.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,599.20, 283,570.34 and 176,967.60 is: 244,080.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,599.20 : 283,570.34 = 176,967.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,599.20/283,570.34 = 176,967.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,599.20x = 283,570.34 × 176,967.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,599.20x = 50,182,762,500.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,182,762,500.98/205,599.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,080.53

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