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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,300.48, 437,005.86 and 113,796.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,300.48, 437,005.86 and 113,796.27 is: 170,715.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,300.48 : 437,005.86 = 113,796.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,300.48/437,005.86 = 113,796.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,300.48x = 437,005.86 × 113,796.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,300.48x = 49,729,636,836.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,729,636,836.14/291,300.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,715.95

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