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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,265.91, 403,283.70 and 177,484.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,265.91, 403,283.70 and 177,484.86 is: 244,902.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,265.91 : 403,283.70 = 177,484.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,265.91/403,283.70 = 177,484.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,265.91x = 403,283.70 × 177,484.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,265.91x = 71,576,751,034.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,576,751,034.78/292,265.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,902.84

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