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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,975.70, 437,272.35 and 180,001.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,975.70, 437,272.35 and 180,001.30 is: 269,575.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,975.70 : 437,272.35 = 180,001.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,975.70/437,272.35 = 180,001.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,975.70x = 437,272.35 × 180,001.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,975.70x = 78,709,591,454.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,709,591,454.06/291,975.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,575.83

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