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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,652.08, 437,514.60 and 114,136.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,652.08, 437,514.60 and 114,136.16 is: 171,218.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,652.08 : 437,514.60 = 114,136.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,652.08/437,514.60 = 114,136.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,652.08x = 437,514.60 × 114,136.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,652.08x = 49,936,236,387.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,936,236,387.94/291,652.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,218.52

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