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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,514.53, 282,085.74 and 177,241.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,514.53, 282,085.74 and 177,241.28 is: 244,467.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,514.53 : 282,085.74 = 177,241.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,514.53/282,085.74 = 177,241.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,514.53x = 282,085.74 × 177,241.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,514.53x = 49,997,236,216.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,997,236,216.92/204,514.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,467.89

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