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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,070.80, 436,606.20 and 113,583.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,070.80, 436,606.20 and 113,583.60 is: 170,375.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,070.80 : 436,606.20 = 113,583.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,070.80/436,606.20 = 113,583.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,070.80x = 436,606.20 × 113,583.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,070.80x = 49,591,303,978.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,591,303,978.32/291,070.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,375.40

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