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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,227.72, 436,663.17 and 113,527.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,227.72, 436,663.17 and 113,527.13 is: 170,221.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,227.72 : 436,663.17 = 113,527.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,227.72/436,663.17 = 113,527.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,227.72x = 436,663.17 × 113,527.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,227.72x = 49,573,114,283.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,573,114,283.49/291,227.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,221.14

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