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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,949.40, 437,405.70 and 181,011.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,949.40, 437,405.70 and 181,011.80 is: 271,196.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,949.40 : 437,405.70 = 181,011.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,949.40/437,405.70 = 181,011.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,949.40x = 437,405.70 × 181,011.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,949.40x = 79,175,593,087.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,175,593,087.26/291,949.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,196.29

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