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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,089.46, 436,609.17 and 177,207.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,089.46, 436,609.17 and 177,207.71 is: 265,796.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,089.46 : 436,609.17 = 177,207.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,089.46/436,609.17 = 177,207.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,089.46x = 436,609.17 × 177,207.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,089.46x = 77,370,509,524.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,370,509,524.05/291,089.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,796.33

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