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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,946.82, 437,710.05 and 179,394.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,946.82, 437,710.05 and 179,394.50 is: 268,962.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,946.82 : 437,710.05 = 179,394.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,946.82/437,710.05 = 179,394.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,946.82x = 437,710.05 × 179,394.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,946.82x = 78,522,773,376.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,522,773,376.17/291,946.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,962.60

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