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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,225.72, 436,660.18 and 113,525.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,225.72, 436,660.18 and 113,525.13 is: 170,218.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,225.72 : 436,660.18 = 113,525.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,225.72/436,660.18 = 113,525.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,225.72x = 436,660.18 × 113,525.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,225.72x = 49,571,903,700.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,571,903,700.32/291,225.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,218.15

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