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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,794.59, 437,691.46 and 114,176.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,794.59, 437,691.46 and 114,176.95 is: 171,265.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,794.59 : 437,691.46 = 114,176.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,794.59/437,691.46 = 114,176.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,794.59x = 437,691.46 × 114,176.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,794.59x = 49,974,275,943.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,974,275,943.85/291,794.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,265.26

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