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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,281.28, 287,213.17 and 178,166.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,281.28, 287,213.17 and 178,166.29 is: 245,685.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,281.28 : 287,213.17 = 178,166.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,281.28/287,213.17 = 178,166.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,281.28x = 287,213.17 × 178,166.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,281.28x = 51,171,704,938.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,171,704,938.04/208,281.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,685.57

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