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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,370.56, 436,940.94 and 141,566.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,370.56, 436,940.94 and 141,566.46 is: 212,293.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,370.56 : 436,940.94 = 141,566.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,370.56/436,940.94 = 141,566.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,370.56x = 436,940.94 × 141,566.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,370.56x = 61,856,182,104.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,856,182,104.87/291,370.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,293.86

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