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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,325.35, 401,935.14 and 176,649.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,325.35, 401,935.14 and 176,649.99 is: 243,720.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,325.35 : 401,935.14 = 176,649.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,325.35/401,935.14 = 176,649.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,325.35x = 401,935.14 × 176,649.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,325.35x = 71,001,838,461.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,001,838,461.65/291,325.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,720.08

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