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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,257.63, 287,180.73 and 178,142.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,257.63, 287,180.73 and 178,142.64 is: 245,653.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,257.63 : 287,180.73 = 178,142.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,257.63/287,180.73 = 178,142.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,257.63x = 287,180.73 × 178,142.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,257.63x = 51,159,133,399.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,159,133,399.33/208,257.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,653.10

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