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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,738.94, 283,288.88 and 180,101.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,738.94, 283,288.88 and 180,101.83 is: 247,988.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,738.94 : 283,288.88 = 180,101.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,738.94/283,288.88 = 180,101.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,738.94x = 283,288.88 × 180,101.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,738.94x = 51,020,844,966.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,020,844,966.78/205,738.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,988.28

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