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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,999.85, 437,789.50 and 179,447.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,999.85, 437,789.50 and 179,447.57 is: 269,042.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,999.85 : 437,789.50 = 179,447.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,999.85/437,789.50 = 179,447.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,999.85x = 437,789.50 × 179,447.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,999.85x = 78,560,261,946.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,560,261,946.52/291,999.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,042.13

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