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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,732.39, 437,348.99 and 111,946.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,732.39, 437,348.99 and 111,946.83 is: 167,824.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,732.39 : 437,348.99 = 111,946.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,732.39/437,348.99 = 111,946.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,732.39x = 437,348.99 × 111,946.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,732.39x = 48,959,832,474.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,959,832,474.47/291,732.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,824.47

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