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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,220.06, 436,651.70 and 113,519.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,220.06, 436,651.70 and 113,519.47 is: 170,209.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,220.06 : 436,651.70 = 113,519.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,220.06/436,651.70 = 113,519.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,220.06x = 436,651.70 × 113,519.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,220.06x = 49,568,469,558.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,568,469,558.60/291,220.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,209.67

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