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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,759.95, 436,889.66 and 234,565.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,759.95, 436,889.66 and 234,565.04 is: 351,244.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,759.95 : 436,889.66 = 234,565.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,759.95/436,889.66 = 234,565.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,759.95x = 436,889.66 × 234,565.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,759.95x = 102,479,037,216.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,479,037,216.21/291,759.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,244.37

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