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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,711.39, 437,562.74 and 177,892.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,711.39, 437,562.74 and 177,892.64 is: 266,836.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,711.39 : 437,562.74 = 177,892.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,711.39/437,562.74 = 177,892.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,711.39x = 437,562.74 × 177,892.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,711.39x = 77,839,192,352.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,839,192,352.74/291,711.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,836.32

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