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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,780.87, 437,496.08 and 114,076.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,780.87, 437,496.08 and 114,076.14 is: 171,045.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,780.87 : 437,496.08 = 114,076.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,780.87/437,496.08 = 114,076.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,780.87x = 437,496.08 × 114,076.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,780.87x = 49,907,863,501.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,907,863,501.15/291,780.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,045.70

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