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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,631.30, 283,140.34 and 179,994.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,631.30, 283,140.34 and 179,994.19 is: 247,839.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,631.30 : 283,140.34 = 179,994.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,631.30/283,140.34 = 179,994.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,631.30x = 283,140.34 × 179,994.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,631.30x = 50,963,616,154.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,963,616,154.62/205,631.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,839.78

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