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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,279.41, 403,302.33 and 177,498.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,279.41, 403,302.33 and 177,498.36 is: 244,921.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,279.41 : 403,302.33 = 177,498.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,279.41/403,302.33 = 177,498.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,279.41x = 403,302.33 × 177,498.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,279.41x = 71,585,502,159.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,585,502,159.18/292,279.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,921.47

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