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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,525.12, 437,189.86 and 111,568.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,525.12, 437,189.86 and 111,568.58 is: 167,315.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,525.12 : 437,189.86 = 111,568.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,525.12/437,189.86 = 111,568.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,525.12x = 437,189.86 × 111,568.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,525.12x = 48,776,651,870.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,776,651,870.60/291,525.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,315.43

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