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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,929.62, 289,524.60 and 177,383.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,929.62, 289,524.60 and 177,383.49 is: 244,638.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,929.62 : 289,524.60 = 177,383.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,929.62/289,524.60 = 177,383.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,929.62x = 289,524.60 × 177,383.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,929.62x = 51,356,883,988.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,356,883,988.85/209,929.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,638.58

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