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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,680.22, 437,630.73 and 114,314.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,680.22, 437,630.73 and 114,314.46 is: 171,514.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,680.22 : 437,630.73 = 114,314.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,680.22/437,630.73 = 114,314.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,680.22x = 437,630.73 × 114,314.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,680.22x = 50,027,520,579.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,027,520,579.36/291,680.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,514.96

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