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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,091.74, 436,612.59 and 177,209.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,091.74, 436,612.59 and 177,209.99 is: 265,799.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,091.74 : 436,612.59 = 177,209.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,091.74/436,612.59 = 177,209.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,091.74x = 436,612.59 × 177,209.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,091.74x = 77,372,112,707.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,372,112,707.77/291,091.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,799.76

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