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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,973.50, 402,854.66 and 177,249.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,973.50, 402,854.66 and 177,249.25 is: 244,562.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,973.50 : 402,854.66 = 177,249.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,973.50/402,854.66 = 177,249.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,973.50x = 402,854.66 × 177,249.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,973.50x = 71,405,685,115.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,405,685,115.31/291,973.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,562.22

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