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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,291.32, 291,414.06 and 179,565.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,291.32, 291,414.06 and 179,565.24 is: 247,657.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,291.32 : 291,414.06 = 179,565.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,291.32/291,414.06 = 179,565.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,291.32x = 291,414.06 × 179,565.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,291.32x = 52,327,835,623.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,327,835,623.27/211,291.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,657.29

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