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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,562.22, 436,355.84 and 179,313.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,562.22, 436,355.84 and 179,313.66 is: 268,363.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,562.22 : 436,355.84 = 179,313.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,562.22/436,355.84 = 179,313.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,562.22x = 436,355.84 × 179,313.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,562.22x = 78,244,562,732.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,244,562,732.77/291,562.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,363.17

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