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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,743.81, 283,769.46 and 177,110.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,743.81, 283,769.46 and 177,110.49 is: 244,277.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,743.81 : 283,769.46 = 177,110.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,743.81/283,769.46 = 177,110.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,743.81x = 283,769.46 × 177,110.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,743.81x = 50,258,548,107.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,258,548,107.64/205,743.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,277.33

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