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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,876.08, 283,519.44 and 176,962.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,876.08, 283,519.44 and 176,962.32 is: 243,701.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,876.08 : 283,519.44 = 176,962.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,876.08/283,519.44 = 176,962.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,876.08x = 283,519.44 × 176,962.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,876.08x = 50,172,257,867.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,172,257,867.50/205,876.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,701.25

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