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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,669.24, 437,011.36 and 179,114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,669.24, 437,011.36 and 179,114.88 is: 268,369.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,669.24 : 437,011.36 = 179,114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,669.24/437,011.36 = 179,114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,669.24x = 437,011.36 × 179,114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,669.24x = 78,275,237,305.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,275,237,305.04/291,669.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,369.87

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