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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,655.10, 437,519.10 and 114,139.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,655.10, 437,519.10 and 114,139.16 is: 171,223.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,655.10 : 437,519.10 = 114,139.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,655.10/437,519.10 = 114,139.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,655.10x = 437,519.10 × 114,139.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,655.10x = 49,938,062,557.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,938,062,557.96/291,655.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,223.00

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