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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,731.95, 437,422.92 and 114,027.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,731.95, 437,422.92 and 114,027.31 is: 170,972.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,731.95 : 437,422.92 = 114,027.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,731.95/437,422.92 = 114,027.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,731.95x = 437,422.92 × 114,027.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,731.95x = 49,878,158,899.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,878,158,899.95/291,731.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,972.56

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