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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,670.24, 437,012.86 and 179,115.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,670.24, 437,012.86 and 179,115.88 is: 268,371.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,670.24 : 437,012.86 = 179,115.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,670.24/437,012.86 = 179,115.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,670.24x = 437,012.86 × 179,115.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,670.24x = 78,275,942,990.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,275,942,990.22/291,670.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,371.37

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