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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,811.69, 437,914.43 and 114,296.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,811.69, 437,914.43 and 114,296.54 is: 171,521.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,811.69 : 437,914.43 = 114,296.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,811.69/437,914.43 = 114,296.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,811.69x = 437,914.43 × 114,296.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,811.69x = 50,052,104,165.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,052,104,165.07/291,811.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,521.93

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