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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,962.28, 289,569.69 and 177,416.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,962.28, 289,569.69 and 177,416.14 is: 244,683.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,962.28 : 289,569.69 = 177,416.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,962.28/289,569.69 = 177,416.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,962.28x = 289,569.69 × 177,416.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,962.28x = 51,374,336,660.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,374,336,660.80/209,962.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,683.65

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