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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,351.15, 437,081.85 and 113,846.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,351.15, 437,081.85 and 113,846.94 is: 170,791.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,351.15 : 437,081.85 = 113,846.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,351.15/437,081.85 = 113,846.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,351.15x = 437,081.85 × 113,846.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,351.15x = 49,760,431,152.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,760,431,152.04/291,351.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,791.95

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