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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,436.75, 436,863.28 and 113,699.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,436.75, 436,863.28 and 113,699.23 is: 170,434.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,436.75 : 436,863.28 = 113,699.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,436.75/436,863.28 = 113,699.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,436.75x = 436,863.28 × 113,699.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,436.75x = 49,671,018,551.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,671,018,551.27/291,436.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,434.99

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