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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,983.13, 402,964.98 and 177,235.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,983.13, 402,964.98 and 177,235.39 is: 244,601.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,983.13 : 402,964.98 = 177,235.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,983.13/402,964.98 = 177,235.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,983.13x = 402,964.98 × 177,235.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,983.13x = 71,419,655,225.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,419,655,225.72/291,983.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,601.99

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