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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,443.80, 437,079.30 and 113,848.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,443.80, 437,079.30 and 113,848.60 is: 170,739.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,443.80 : 437,079.30 = 113,848.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,443.80/437,079.30 = 113,848.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,443.80x = 437,079.30 × 113,848.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,443.80x = 49,760,866,393.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,760,866,393.98/291,443.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,739.15

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