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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,974.20, 434,270.10 and 177,999.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,974.20, 434,270.10 and 177,999.80 is: 266,575.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,974.20 : 434,270.10 = 177,999.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,974.20/434,270.10 = 177,999.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,974.20x = 434,270.10 × 177,999.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,974.20x = 77,299,990,945.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,299,990,945.98/289,974.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,575.41

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