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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,492.37, 436,250.99 and 179,243.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,492.37, 436,250.99 and 179,243.69 is: 268,258.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,492.37 : 436,250.99 = 179,243.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,492.37/436,250.99 = 179,243.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,492.37x = 436,250.99 × 179,243.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,492.37x = 78,195,237,213.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,195,237,213.75/291,492.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,258.26

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