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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,267.29, 403,285.61 and 177,486.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,267.29, 403,285.61 and 177,486.24 is: 244,904.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,267.29 : 403,285.61 = 177,486.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,267.29/403,285.61 = 177,486.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,267.29x = 403,285.61 × 177,486.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,267.29x = 71,577,646,565.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,577,646,565.01/292,267.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,904.75

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