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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,489.37, 436,246.49 and 179,240.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,489.37, 436,246.49 and 179,240.69 is: 268,253.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,489.37 : 436,246.49 = 179,240.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,489.37/436,246.49 = 179,240.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,489.37x = 436,246.49 × 179,240.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,489.37x = 78,193,119,696.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,193,119,696.45/291,489.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,253.76

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