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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,504.71, 436,269.44 and 179,256.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,504.71, 436,269.44 and 179,256.02 is: 268,276.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,504.71 : 436,269.44 = 179,256.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,504.71/436,269.44 = 179,256.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,504.71x = 436,269.44 × 179,256.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,504.71x = 78,203,920,384.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,203,920,384.40/291,504.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,276.70

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