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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,924.58, 402,787.23 and 177,200.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,924.58, 402,787.23 and 177,200.41 is: 244,494.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,924.58 : 402,787.23 = 177,200.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,924.58/402,787.23 = 177,200.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,924.58x = 402,787.23 × 177,200.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,924.58x = 71,374,062,379.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,374,062,379.27/291,924.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,494.87

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