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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,998.24, 284,053.14 and 178,901.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,998.24, 284,053.14 and 178,901.40 is: 246,689.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,998.24 : 284,053.14 = 178,901.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,998.24/284,053.14 = 178,901.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,998.24x = 284,053.14 × 178,901.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,998.24x = 50,817,504,420.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,817,504,420.40/205,998.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,689.02

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