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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,802.04, 401,327.96 and 177,646.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,802.04, 401,327.96 and 177,646.12 is: 245,164.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,802.04 : 401,327.96 = 177,646.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,802.04/401,327.96 = 177,646.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,802.04x = 401,327.96 × 177,646.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,802.04x = 71,294,354,941.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,294,354,941.52/290,802.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,164.56

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