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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,507.71, 436,273.94 and 179,259.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,507.71, 436,273.94 and 179,259.03 is: 268,281.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,507.71 : 436,273.94 = 179,259.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,507.71/436,273.94 = 179,259.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,507.71x = 436,273.94 × 179,259.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,507.71x = 78,206,043,746.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,206,043,746.83/291,507.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,281.22

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