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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,265.16, 403,282.68 and 177,484.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,265.16, 403,282.68 and 177,484.11 is: 244,901.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,265.16 : 403,282.68 = 177,484.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,265.16/403,282.68 = 177,484.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,265.16x = 403,282.68 × 177,484.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,265.16x = 71,576,266,872.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,576,266,872.65/292,265.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,901.81

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