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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,926.58, 402,790 and 177,202.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,926.58, 402,790 and 177,202.40 is: 244,497.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,926.58 : 402,790 = 177,202.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,926.58/402,790 = 177,202.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,926.58x = 402,790 × 177,202.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,926.58x = 71,375,354,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,375,354,696/291,926.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,497.62

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