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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,355.15, 437,087.85 and 113,850.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,355.15, 437,087.85 and 113,850.94 is: 170,797.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,355.15 : 437,087.85 = 113,850.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,355.15/437,087.85 = 113,850.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,355.15x = 437,087.85 × 113,850.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,355.15x = 49,762,862,585.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,762,862,585.08/291,355.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,797.95

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