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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,785.57, 437,554.39 and 114,264.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,785.57, 437,554.39 and 114,264.35 is: 171,347.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,785.57 : 437,554.39 = 114,264.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,785.57/437,554.39 = 114,264.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,785.57x = 437,554.39 × 114,264.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,785.57x = 49,996,867,963.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,996,867,963.00/291,785.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,347.98

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