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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,747.78, 283,774.98 and 177,114.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,747.78, 283,774.98 and 177,114.52 is: 244,282.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,747.78 : 283,774.98 = 177,114.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,747.78/283,774.98 = 177,114.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,747.78x = 283,774.98 × 177,114.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,747.78x = 50,260,669,370.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,260,669,370.71/205,747.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,282.92

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