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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,798.12, 437,521.92 and 114,093.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,798.12, 437,521.92 and 114,093.44 is: 171,071.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,798.12 : 437,521.92 = 114,093.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,798.12/437,521.92 = 114,093.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,798.12x = 437,521.92 × 114,093.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,798.12x = 49,918,380,928.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,918,380,928.20/291,798.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,071.63

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