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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,265.29, 403,282.85 and 177,484.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,265.29, 403,282.85 and 177,484.24 is: 244,901.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,265.29 : 403,282.85 = 177,484.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,265.29/403,282.85 = 177,484.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,265.29x = 403,282.85 × 177,484.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,265.29x = 71,576,348,120.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,576,348,120.87/292,265.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,901.98

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