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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,800.62, 437,525.70 and 114,095.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,800.62, 437,525.70 and 114,095.89 is: 171,075.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,800.62 : 437,525.70 = 114,095.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,800.62/437,525.70 = 114,095.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,800.62x = 437,525.70 × 114,095.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,800.62x = 49,919,884,139.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,919,884,139.37/291,800.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,075.32

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