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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,363.68, 400,745.28 and 177,252.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,363.68, 400,745.28 and 177,252.04 is: 244,634.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,363.68 : 400,745.28 = 177,252.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,363.68/400,745.28 = 177,252.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,363.68x = 400,745.28 × 177,252.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,363.68x = 71,032,918,400.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,032,918,400.37/290,363.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,634.31

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