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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,320.24, 287,266.92 and 178,205.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,320.24, 287,266.92 and 178,205.22 is: 245,739.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,320.24 : 287,266.92 = 178,205.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,320.24/287,266.92 = 178,205.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,320.24x = 287,266.92 × 178,205.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,320.24x = 51,192,464,677.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,192,464,677.32/208,320.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,739.27

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