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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,789.28, 401,283.98 and 177,612.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,789.28, 401,283.98 and 177,612.04 is: 245,101.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,789.28 : 401,283.98 = 177,612.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,789.28/401,283.98 = 177,612.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,789.28x = 401,283.98 × 177,612.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,789.28x = 71,272,866,307.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,272,866,307.12/290,789.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,101.42

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