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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,247.51, 287,166.77 and 178,132.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,247.51, 287,166.77 and 178,132.52 is: 245,639.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,247.51 : 287,166.77 = 178,132.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,247.51/287,166.77 = 178,132.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,247.51x = 287,166.77 × 178,132.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,247.51x = 51,153,739,280.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,153,739,280.30/208,247.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,639.14

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