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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,572.60, 437,229.30 and 114,020.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,572.60, 437,229.30 and 114,020.60 is: 170,980.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,572.60 : 437,229.30 = 114,020.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,572.60/437,229.30 = 114,020.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,572.60x = 437,229.30 × 114,020.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,572.60x = 49,853,147,123.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,853,147,123.58/291,572.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,980.22

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