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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,527.04, 437,011.68 and 113,975.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,527.04, 437,011.68 and 113,975.04 is: 170,853.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,527.04 : 437,011.68 = 113,975.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,527.04/437,011.68 = 113,975.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,527.04x = 437,011.68 × 113,975.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,527.04x = 49,808,423,708.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,808,423,708.47/291,527.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,853.53

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