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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,533.47, 403,575.98 and 177,793.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,533.47, 403,575.98 and 177,793.64 is: 245,282.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,533.47 : 403,575.98 = 177,793.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,533.47/403,575.98 = 177,793.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,533.47x = 403,575.98 × 177,793.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,533.47x = 71,753,240,927.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,753,240,927.37/292,533.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,282.16

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