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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,971.20, 437,265.60 and 179,996.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,971.20, 437,265.60 and 179,996.80 is: 269,569.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,971.20 : 437,265.60 = 179,996.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,971.20/437,265.60 = 179,996.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,971.20x = 437,265.60 × 179,996.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,971.20x = 78,706,408,750.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,706,408,750.08/291,971.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,569.08

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