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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,701.04, 437,376.42 and 113,996.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,701.04, 437,376.42 and 113,996.22 is: 170,925.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,701.04 : 437,376.42 = 113,996.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,701.04/437,376.42 = 113,996.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,701.04x = 437,376.42 × 113,996.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,701.04x = 49,859,258,597.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,859,258,597.13/291,701.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,925.89

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