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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,736.58, 437,429.88 and 114,031.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,736.58, 437,429.88 and 114,031.89 is: 170,979.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,736.58 : 437,429.88 = 114,031.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,736.58/437,429.88 = 114,031.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,736.58x = 437,429.88 × 114,031.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,736.58x = 49,880,955,958.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,880,955,958.87/291,736.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,979.44

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