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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,739.69, 283,289.91 and 180,102.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,739.69, 283,289.91 and 180,102.58 is: 247,989.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,739.69 : 283,289.91 = 180,102.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,739.69/283,289.91 = 180,102.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,739.69x = 283,289.91 × 180,102.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,739.69x = 51,021,244,033.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,021,244,033.08/205,739.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,989.31

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