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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,497.83, 436,259.13 and 179,249.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,497.83, 436,259.13 and 179,249.14 is: 268,266.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,497.83 : 436,259.13 = 179,249.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,497.83/436,259.13 = 179,249.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,497.83x = 436,259.13 × 179,249.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,497.83x = 78,199,073,869.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,199,073,869.65/291,497.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,266.40

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