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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,372.88, 402,070.08 and 178,173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,372.88, 402,070.08 and 178,173.76 is: 245,864.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,372.88 : 402,070.08 = 178,173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,372.88/402,070.08 = 178,173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,372.88x = 402,070.08 × 178,173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,372.88x = 71,638,337,937.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,638,337,937.10/291,372.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,864.81

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