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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,783.44, 437,551.20 and 114,262.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,783.44, 437,551.20 and 114,262.22 is: 171,344.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,783.44 : 437,551.20 = 114,262.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,783.44/437,551.20 = 114,262.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,783.44x = 437,551.20 × 114,262.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,783.44x = 49,995,572,569.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,995,572,569.54/291,783.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,344.79

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