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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,354.15, 437,086.35 and 113,849.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,354.15, 437,086.35 and 113,849.94 is: 170,796.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,354.15 : 437,086.35 = 113,849.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,354.15/437,086.35 = 113,849.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,354.15x = 437,086.35 × 113,849.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,354.15x = 49,762,254,722.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,762,254,722.32/291,354.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,796.45

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