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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,795.34, 437,692.59 and 114,177.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,795.34, 437,692.59 and 114,177.70 is: 171,266.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,795.34 : 437,692.59 = 114,177.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,795.34/437,692.59 = 114,177.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,795.34x = 437,692.59 × 114,177.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,795.34x = 49,974,733,233.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,974,733,233.24/291,795.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,266.39

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