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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,454.80, 437,095.80 and 113,859.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,454.80, 437,095.80 and 113,859.60 is: 170,755.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,454.80 : 437,095.80 = 113,859.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,454.80/437,095.80 = 113,859.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,454.80x = 437,095.80 × 113,859.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,454.80x = 49,767,552,949.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,767,552,949.68/291,454.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,755.65

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