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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,721.76, 403,933.70 and 177,984.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,721.76, 403,933.70 and 177,984.46 is: 245,604.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,721.76 : 403,933.70 = 177,984.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,721.76/403,933.70 = 177,984.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,721.76x = 403,933.70 × 177,984.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,721.76x = 71,893,921,470.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,893,921,470.30/292,721.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,604.98

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