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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,495.97, 436,256.38 and 179,247.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,495.97, 436,256.38 and 179,247.28 is: 268,263.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,495.97 : 436,256.38 = 179,247.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,495.97/436,256.38 = 179,247.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,495.97x = 436,256.38 × 179,247.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,495.97x = 78,197,769,449.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,197,769,449.05/291,495.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,263.64

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