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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,441.80, 437,076.30 and 113,846.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,441.80, 437,076.30 and 113,846.60 is: 170,736.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,441.80 : 437,076.30 = 113,846.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,441.80/437,076.30 = 113,846.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,441.80x = 437,076.30 × 113,846.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,441.80x = 49,759,650,695.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,759,650,695.58/291,441.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,736.15

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