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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,734.58, 437,426.88 and 114,029.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,734.58, 437,426.88 and 114,029.89 is: 170,976.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,734.58 : 437,426.88 = 114,029.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,734.58/437,426.88 = 114,029.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,734.58x = 437,426.88 × 114,029.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,734.58x = 49,879,739,009.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,879,739,009.44/291,734.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,976.44

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