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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,635.32, 283,145.87 and 179,998.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,635.32, 283,145.87 and 179,998.22 is: 247,845.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,635.32 : 283,145.87 = 179,998.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,635.32/283,145.87 = 179,998.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,635.32x = 283,145.87 × 179,998.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,635.32x = 50,965,752,600.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,965,752,600.35/205,635.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,845.32

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