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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,630.30, 283,138.97 and 179,993.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,630.30, 283,138.97 and 179,993.19 is: 247,838.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,630.30 : 283,138.97 = 179,993.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,630.30/283,138.97 = 179,993.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,630.30x = 283,138.97 × 179,993.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,630.30x = 50,963,085,498.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,963,085,498.99/205,630.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,838.41

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