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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,924.08, 402,786.51 and 177,199.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,924.08, 402,786.51 and 177,199.89 is: 244,494.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,924.08 : 402,786.51 = 177,199.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,924.08/402,786.51 = 177,199.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,924.08x = 402,786.51 × 177,199.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,924.08x = 71,373,725,265.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,373,725,265.48/291,924.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,494.14

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