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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,635.01, 437,437.94 and 114,174.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,635.01, 437,437.94 and 114,174.54 is: 171,256.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,635.01 : 437,437.94 = 114,174.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,635.01/437,437.94 = 114,174.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,635.01x = 437,437.94 × 114,174.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,635.01x = 49,944,275,007.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,944,275,007.17/291,635.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,256.10

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