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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,093.46, 436,615.18 and 177,211.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,093.46, 436,615.18 and 177,211.70 is: 265,802.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,093.46 : 436,615.18 = 177,211.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,093.46/436,615.18 = 177,211.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,093.46x = 436,615.18 × 177,211.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,093.46x = 77,373,318,293.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,373,318,293.61/291,093.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,802.32

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