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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,279.52, 403,302.40 and 177,498.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,279.52, 403,302.40 and 177,498.29 is: 244,921.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,279.52 : 403,302.40 = 177,498.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,279.52/403,302.40 = 177,498.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,279.52x = 403,302.40 × 177,498.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,279.52x = 71,585,486,917.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,585,486,917.41/292,279.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,921.32

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