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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,984.13, 402,966.36 and 177,236.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,984.13, 402,966.36 and 177,236.39 is: 244,603.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,984.13 : 402,966.36 = 177,236.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,984.13/402,966.36 = 177,236.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,984.13x = 402,966.36 × 177,236.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,984.13x = 71,420,302,937.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,420,302,937.84/291,984.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,603.37

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