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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,316.82, 403,248.33 and 177,564.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,316.82, 403,248.33 and 177,564.84 is: 244,949.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,316.82 : 403,248.33 = 177,564.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,316.82/403,248.33 = 177,564.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,316.82x = 403,248.33 × 177,564.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,316.82x = 71,602,725,196.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,602,725,196.72/292,316.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,949.04

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