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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,770.49, 402,582.21 and 177,109.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,770.49, 402,582.21 and 177,109.12 is: 244,373.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,770.49 : 402,582.21 = 177,109.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,770.49/402,582.21 = 177,109.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,770.49x = 402,582.21 × 177,109.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,770.49x = 71,300,980,940.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,300,980,940.76/291,770.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,373.52

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