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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,419.94, 436,870.58 and 113,886.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,419.94, 436,870.58 and 113,886.58 is: 170,728.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,419.94 : 436,870.58 = 113,886.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,419.94/436,870.58 = 113,886.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,419.94x = 436,870.58 × 113,886.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,419.94x = 49,753,696,258.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,753,696,258.82/291,419.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,728.52

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