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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,417.35, 403,367.51 and 176,049.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,417.35, 403,367.51 and 176,049.81 is: 242,847.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,417.35 : 403,367.51 = 176,049.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,417.35/403,367.51 = 176,049.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,417.35x = 403,367.51 × 176,049.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,417.35x = 71,012,772,615.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,012,772,615.42/292,417.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,847.33

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