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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,091.34, 436,611.98 and 177,209.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,091.34, 436,611.98 and 177,209.58 is: 265,799.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,091.34 : 436,611.98 = 177,209.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,091.34/436,611.98 = 177,209.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,091.34x = 436,611.98 × 177,209.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,091.34x = 77,371,824,712.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,371,824,712.72/291,091.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,799.13

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