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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,633.04, 283,142.76 and 179,995.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,633.04, 283,142.76 and 179,995.94 is: 247,842.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,633.04 : 283,142.76 = 179,995.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,633.04/283,142.76 = 179,995.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,633.04x = 283,142.76 × 179,995.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,633.04x = 50,964,545,824.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,964,545,824.68/205,633.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,842.20

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