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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,827.39, 402,653.24 and 177,103.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,827.39, 402,653.24 and 177,103.49 is: 244,361.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,827.39 : 402,653.24 = 177,103.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,827.39/402,653.24 = 177,103.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,827.39x = 402,653.24 × 177,103.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,827.39x = 71,311,293,210.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,311,293,210.68/291,827.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,361.20

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