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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,266.29, 403,284.23 and 177,485.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,266.29, 403,284.23 and 177,485.24 is: 244,903.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,266.29 : 403,284.23 = 177,485.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,266.29/403,284.23 = 177,485.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,266.29x = 403,284.23 × 177,485.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,266.29x = 71,576,998,349.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,576,998,349.77/292,266.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,903.37

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