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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,527.74, 437,346.74 and 114,023.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,527.74, 437,346.74 and 114,023.53 is: 171,056.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,527.74 : 437,346.74 = 114,023.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,527.74/437,346.74 = 114,023.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,527.74x = 437,346.74 × 114,023.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,527.74x = 49,867,819,960.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,867,819,960.53/291,527.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,056.86

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