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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,251.15, 287,171.77 and 178,136.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,251.15, 287,171.77 and 178,136.16 is: 245,644.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,251.15 : 287,171.77 = 178,136.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,251.15/287,171.77 = 178,136.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,251.15x = 287,171.77 × 178,136.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,251.15x = 51,155,676,368.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,155,676,368.20/208,251.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,644.15

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