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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,674.40, 437,560.20 and 114,187.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,674.40, 437,560.20 and 114,187.20 is: 171,299.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,674.40 : 437,560.20 = 114,187.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,674.40/437,560.20 = 114,187.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,674.40x = 437,560.20 × 114,187.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,674.40x = 49,963,774,069.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,963,774,069.44/291,674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,299.83

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