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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,582.18, 437,410.33 and 114,066.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,582.18, 437,410.33 and 114,066.43 is: 171,114.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,582.18 : 437,410.33 = 114,066.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,582.18/437,410.33 = 114,066.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,582.18x = 437,410.33 × 114,066.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,582.18x = 49,893,833,409.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,893,833,409.53/291,582.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,114.14

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