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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,793.59, 437,689.97 and 114,175.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,793.59, 437,689.97 and 114,175.95 is: 171,263.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,793.59 : 437,689.97 = 114,175.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,793.59/437,689.97 = 114,175.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,793.59x = 437,689.97 × 114,175.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,793.59x = 49,973,667,559.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,973,667,559.34/291,793.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,263.76

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