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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,482.21, 437,223.35 and 113,864.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,482.21, 437,223.35 and 113,864.67 is: 170,797.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,482.21 : 437,223.35 = 113,864.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,482.21/437,223.35 = 113,864.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,482.21x = 437,223.35 × 113,864.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,482.21x = 49,784,292,748.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,784,292,748.71/291,482.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,797.02

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