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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,706.04, 437,383.92 and 114,001.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,706.04, 437,383.92 and 114,001.22 is: 170,933.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,706.04 : 437,383.92 = 114,001.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,706.04/437,383.92 = 114,001.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,706.04x = 437,383.92 × 114,001.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,706.04x = 49,862,300,488.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,862,300,488.38/291,706.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,933.38

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