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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,417.36, 437,105.95 and 179,114.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,417.36, 437,105.95 and 179,114.91 is: 268,660.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,417.36 : 437,105.95 = 179,114.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,417.36/437,105.95 = 179,114.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,417.36x = 437,105.95 × 179,114.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,417.36x = 78,292,192,894.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,292,192,894.71/291,417.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,660.02

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