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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,700.16, 437,358.24 and 114,226.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,700.16, 437,358.24 and 114,226.88 is: 171,265.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,700.16 : 437,358.24 = 114,226.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,700.16/437,358.24 = 114,226.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,700.16x = 437,358.24 × 114,226.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,700.16x = 49,958,067,197.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,958,067,197.49/291,700.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,265.13

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