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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,237.62, 436,886.24 and 111,474.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,237.62, 436,886.24 and 111,474.08 is: 167,222.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,237.62 : 436,886.24 = 111,474.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,237.62/436,886.24 = 111,474.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,237.62x = 436,886.24 × 111,474.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,237.62x = 48,701,491,668.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,701,491,668.66/291,237.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,222.53

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