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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,926.59, 402,789.96 and 177,202.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,926.59, 402,789.96 and 177,202.39 is: 244,497.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,926.59 : 402,789.96 = 177,202.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,926.59/402,789.96 = 177,202.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,926.59x = 402,789.96 × 177,202.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,926.59x = 71,375,343,580.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,375,343,580.00/291,926.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,497.58

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