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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,631.76, 437,433.08 and 114,171.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,631.76, 437,433.08 and 114,171.30 is: 171,251.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,631.76 : 437,433.08 = 114,171.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,631.76/437,433.08 = 114,171.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,631.76x = 437,433.08 × 114,171.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,631.76x = 49,942,303,406.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,942,303,406.60/291,631.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,251.25

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