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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,762.27, 436,399.25 and 179,165.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,762.27, 436,399.25 and 179,165.79 is: 267,984.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,762.27 : 436,399.25 = 179,165.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,762.27/436,399.25 = 179,165.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,762.27x = 436,399.25 × 179,165.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,762.27x = 78,187,815,485.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,187,815,485.83/291,762.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,984.67

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