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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,665.80, 436,623.90 and 173,276.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,665.80, 436,623.90 and 173,276.20 is: 259,394.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,665.80 : 436,623.90 = 173,276.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,665.80/436,623.90 = 173,276.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,665.80x = 436,623.90 × 173,276.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,665.80x = 75,656,530,221.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,656,530,221.18/291,665.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,394.59

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