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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,797.73, 437,692.17 and 177,978.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,797.73, 437,692.17 and 177,978.96 is: 266,965.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,797.73 : 437,692.17 = 177,978.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,797.73/437,692.17 = 177,978.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,797.73x = 437,692.17 × 177,978.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,797.73x = 77,899,997,216.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,899,997,216.74/291,797.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,965.74

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