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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,830.18, 402,752.12 and 177,138.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,830.18, 402,752.12 and 177,138.09 is: 244,466.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,830.18 : 402,752.12 = 177,138.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,830.18/402,752.12 = 177,138.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,830.18x = 402,752.12 × 177,138.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,830.18x = 71,342,741,280.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,342,741,280.25/291,830.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,466.63

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