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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,494.13, 437,490.42 and 114,125.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,494.13, 437,490.42 and 114,125.69 is: 171,286.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,494.13 : 437,490.42 = 114,125.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,494.13/437,490.42 = 114,125.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,494.13x = 437,490.42 × 114,125.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,494.13x = 49,928,895,480.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,928,895,480.26/291,494.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,286.11

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