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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,533.73, 403,576.33 and 177,793.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,533.73, 403,576.33 and 177,793.88 is: 245,282.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,533.73 : 403,576.33 = 177,793.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,533.73/403,576.33 = 177,793.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,533.73x = 403,576.33 × 177,793.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,533.73x = 71,753,400,697.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,753,400,697.89/292,533.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,282.49

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