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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,317.82, 403,249.71 and 177,565.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,317.82, 403,249.71 and 177,565.84 is: 244,950.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,317.82 : 403,249.71 = 177,565.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,317.82/403,249.71 = 177,565.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,317.82x = 403,249.71 × 177,565.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,317.82x = 71,603,373,485.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,603,373,485.91/292,317.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,950.42

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