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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,583.68, 437,412.59 and 114,067.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,583.68, 437,412.59 and 114,067.94 is: 171,116.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,583.68 : 437,412.59 = 114,067.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,583.68/437,412.59 = 114,067.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,583.68x = 437,412.59 × 114,067.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,583.68x = 49,894,750,313.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,894,750,313.96/291,583.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,116.40

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