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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,895.30, 437,186.85 and 177,733.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,895.30, 437,186.85 and 177,733.90 is: 266,201.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,895.30 : 437,186.85 = 177,733.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,895.30/437,186.85 = 177,733.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,895.30x = 437,186.85 × 177,733.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,895.30x = 77,702,923,879.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,702,923,879.22/291,895.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,201.35

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