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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,034.77, 308,553.89 and 178,134.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,034.77, 308,553.89 and 178,134.12 is: 266,770.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,034.77 : 308,553.89 = 178,134.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,034.77/308,553.89 = 178,134.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,034.77x = 308,553.89 × 178,134.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,034.77x = 54,963,974,777.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,963,974,777.06/206,034.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,770.39

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