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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,496.22, 436,256.69 and 179,247.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,496.22, 436,256.69 and 179,247.52 is: 268,263.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,496.22 : 436,256.69 = 179,247.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,496.22/436,256.69 = 179,247.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,496.22x = 436,256.69 × 179,247.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,496.22x = 78,197,927,584.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,197,927,584.63/291,496.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,263.96

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