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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,266.66, 403,284.75 and 177,485.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,266.66, 403,284.75 and 177,485.61 is: 244,903.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,266.66 : 403,284.75 = 177,485.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,266.66/403,284.75 = 177,485.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,266.66x = 403,284.75 × 177,485.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,266.66x = 71,577,239,857.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,577,239,857.45/292,266.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,903.88

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