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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,724.28, 285,671.10 and 176,093.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,724.28, 285,671.10 and 176,093.08 is: 243,342.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,724.28 : 285,671.10 = 176,093.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,724.28/285,671.10 = 176,093.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,724.28x = 285,671.10 × 176,093.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,724.28x = 50,304,703,865.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,304,703,865.99/206,724.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,342.02

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