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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,496.83, 436,257.63 and 179,248.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,496.83, 436,257.63 and 179,248.14 is: 268,264.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,496.83 : 436,257.63 = 179,248.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,496.83/436,257.63 = 179,248.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,496.83x = 436,257.63 × 179,248.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,496.83x = 78,198,368,738.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,198,368,738.31/291,496.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,264.91

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