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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,138.88, 436,448.60 and 113,604.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,138.88, 436,448.60 and 113,604.60 is: 170,305.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,138.88 : 436,448.60 = 113,604.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,138.88/436,448.60 = 113,604.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,138.88x = 436,448.60 × 113,604.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,138.88x = 49,582,568,623.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,582,568,623.56/291,138.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,305.56

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