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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,373.88, 402,071.46 and 178,174.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,373.88, 402,071.46 and 178,174.76 is: 245,866.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,373.88 : 402,071.46 = 178,174.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,373.88/402,071.46 = 178,174.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,373.88x = 402,071.46 × 178,174.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,373.88x = 71,638,985,888.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,638,985,888.35/291,373.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,866.19

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