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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,691.40, 437,585.70 and 114,204.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,691.40, 437,585.70 and 114,204.20 is: 171,325.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,691.40 : 437,585.70 = 114,204.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,691.40/437,585.70 = 114,204.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,691.40x = 437,585.70 × 114,204.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,691.40x = 49,974,124,799.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,974,124,799.94/291,691.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,325.33

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