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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,741.41, 437,362.47 and 111,955.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,741.41, 437,362.47 and 111,955.84 is: 167,837.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,741.41 : 437,362.47 = 111,955.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,741.41/437,362.47 = 111,955.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,741.41x = 437,362.47 × 111,955.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,741.41x = 48,965,281,619.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,965,281,619.92/291,741.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,837.95

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