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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,121.01, 436,656.41 and 177,239.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,121.01, 436,656.41 and 177,239.33 is: 265,843.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,121.01 : 436,656.41 = 177,239.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,121.01/436,656.41 = 177,239.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,121.01x = 436,656.41 × 177,239.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,121.01x = 77,392,686,479.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,392,686,479.13/291,121.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,843.70

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