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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,925.58, 402,788.61 and 177,201.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,925.58, 402,788.61 and 177,201.41 is: 244,496.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,925.58 : 402,788.61 = 177,201.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,925.58/402,788.61 = 177,201.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,925.58x = 402,788.61 × 177,201.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,925.58x = 71,374,709,623.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,374,709,623.94/291,925.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,496.25

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