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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,288.32, 291,409.92 and 179,562.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,288.32, 291,409.92 and 179,562.24 is: 247,653.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,288.32 : 291,409.92 = 179,562.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,288.32/291,409.92 = 179,562.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,288.32x = 291,409.92 × 179,562.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,288.32x = 52,326,217,993.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,326,217,993.42/211,288.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,653.15

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