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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,517.53, 282,089.88 and 177,244.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,517.53, 282,089.88 and 177,244.28 is: 244,472.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,517.53 : 282,089.88 = 177,244.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,517.53/282,089.88 = 177,244.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,517.53x = 282,089.88 × 177,244.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,517.53x = 49,998,816,265.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,998,816,265.44/204,517.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,472.03

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