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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,934.73, 402,801.17 and 177,210.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,934.73, 402,801.17 and 177,210.53 is: 244,508.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,934.73 : 402,801.17 = 177,210.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,934.73/402,801.17 = 177,210.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,934.73x = 402,801.17 × 177,210.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,934.73x = 71,380,610,693.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,380,610,693.33/291,934.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,508.80

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