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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,746.78, 283,773.60 and 177,113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,746.78, 283,773.60 and 177,113.52 is: 244,281.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,746.78 : 283,773.60 = 177,113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,746.78/283,773.60 = 177,113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,746.78x = 283,773.60 × 177,113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,746.78x = 50,260,141,179.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,260,141,179.07/205,746.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,281.54

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