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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,497.22, 436,258.19 and 179,248.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,497.22, 436,258.19 and 179,248.52 is: 268,265.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,497.22 : 436,258.19 = 179,248.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,497.22/436,258.19 = 179,248.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,497.22x = 436,258.19 × 179,248.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,497.22x = 78,198,631,817.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,198,631,817.85/291,497.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,265.45

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