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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,786.12, 437,503.95 and 114,081.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,786.12, 437,503.95 and 114,081.39 is: 171,053.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,786.12 : 437,503.95 = 114,081.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,786.12/437,503.95 = 114,081.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,786.12x = 437,503.95 × 114,081.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,786.12x = 49,911,058,746.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,911,058,746.49/291,786.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,053.57

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