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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,832.28, 402,660.02 and 177,108.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,832.28, 402,660.02 and 177,108.24 is: 244,367.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,832.28 : 402,660.02 = 177,108.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,832.28/402,660.02 = 177,108.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,832.28x = 402,660.02 × 177,108.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,832.28x = 71,314,406,575.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,314,406,575.02/291,832.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,367.78

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