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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,295.40, 436,764.90 and 113,597.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,295.40, 436,764.90 and 113,597.60 is: 170,326.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,295.40 : 436,764.90 = 113,597.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,295.40/436,764.90 = 113,597.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,295.40x = 436,764.90 × 113,597.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,295.40x = 49,615,444,404.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,615,444,404.24/291,295.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,326.91

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