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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,913.46, 284,702.78 and 180,346.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,913.46, 284,702.78 and 180,346.52 is: 249,353.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,913.46 : 284,702.78 = 180,346.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,913.46/284,702.78 = 180,346.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,913.46x = 284,702.78 × 180,346.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,913.46x = 51,345,155,168.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,345,155,168.50/205,913.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,353.08

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