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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,208.55, 401,923.52 and 176,549.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,208.55, 401,923.52 and 176,549.68 is: 243,672.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,208.55 : 401,923.52 = 176,549.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,208.55/401,923.52 = 176,549.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,208.55x = 401,923.52 × 176,549.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,208.55x = 70,959,468,277.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,959,468,277.04/291,208.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,672.34

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