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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,787.58, 437,557.38 and 114,266.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,787.58, 437,557.38 and 114,266.36 is: 171,350.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,787.58 : 437,557.38 = 114,266.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,787.58/437,557.38 = 114,266.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,787.58x = 437,557.38 × 114,266.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,787.58x = 49,998,086,915.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,998,086,915.95/291,787.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,350.98

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