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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,379.80, 437,069.70 and 113,892.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,379.80, 437,069.70 and 113,892.60 is: 170,838.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,379.80 : 437,069.70 = 113,892.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,379.80/437,069.70 = 113,892.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,379.80x = 437,069.70 × 113,892.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,379.80x = 49,779,004,514.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,779,004,514.22/291,379.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,838.90

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