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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,436.80, 437,068.80 and 113,841.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,436.80, 437,068.80 and 113,841.60 is: 170,728.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,436.80 : 437,068.80 = 113,841.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,436.80/437,068.80 = 113,841.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,436.80x = 437,068.80 × 113,841.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,436.80x = 49,756,611,502.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,756,611,502.08/291,436.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,728.65

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