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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,289.32, 291,411.30 and 179,563.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,289.32, 291,411.30 and 179,563.24 is: 247,654.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,289.32 : 291,411.30 = 179,563.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,289.32/291,411.30 = 179,563.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,289.32x = 291,411.30 × 179,563.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,289.32x = 52,326,757,200.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,326,757,200.61/211,289.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,654.53

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