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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,419.36, 437,108.94 and 179,116.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,419.36, 437,108.94 and 179,116.92 is: 268,663.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,419.36 : 437,108.94 = 179,116.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,419.36/437,108.94 = 179,116.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,419.36x = 437,108.94 × 179,116.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,419.36x = 78,293,607,037.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,293,607,037.26/291,419.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,663.03

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