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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,584.18, 437,413.32 and 114,068.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,584.18, 437,413.32 and 114,068.42 is: 171,117.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,584.18 : 437,413.32 = 114,068.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,584.18/437,413.32 = 114,068.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,584.18x = 437,413.32 × 114,068.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,584.18x = 49,895,046,299.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,895,046,299.35/291,584.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,117.12

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