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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,729.60, 437,594.40 and 114,177.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,729.60, 437,594.40 and 114,177.60 is: 171,266.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,729.60 : 437,594.40 = 114,177.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,729.60/437,594.40 = 114,177.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,729.60x = 437,594.40 × 114,177.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,729.60x = 49,963,478,365.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,963,478,365.44/291,729.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,266.40

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