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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,264.02, 436,336.26 and 178,615.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,264.02, 436,336.26 and 178,615.76 is: 267,580.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,264.02 : 436,336.26 = 178,615.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,264.02/436,336.26 = 178,615.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,264.02x = 436,336.26 × 178,615.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,264.02x = 77,936,532,695.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,936,532,695.46/291,264.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,580.36

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