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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,042.43, 284,059.41 and 176,148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,042.43, 284,059.41 and 176,148.88 is: 242,846.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,042.43 : 284,059.41 = 176,148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,042.43/284,059.41 = 176,148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,042.43x = 284,059.41 × 176,148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,042.43x = 50,036,745,554.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,036,745,554.25/206,042.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,846.80

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