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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,600.20, 283,571.72 and 176,968.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,600.20, 283,571.72 and 176,968.60 is: 244,081.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,600.20 : 283,571.72 = 176,968.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,600.20/283,571.72 = 176,968.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,600.20x = 283,571.72 × 176,968.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,600.20x = 50,183,290,287.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,183,290,287.99/205,600.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,081.91

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