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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,822.02, 437,929.99 and 114,307.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,822.02, 437,929.99 and 114,307.01 is: 171,537.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,822.02 : 437,929.99 = 114,307.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,822.02/437,929.99 = 114,307.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,822.02x = 437,929.99 × 114,307.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,822.02x = 50,058,467,556.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,058,467,556.03/291,822.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,537.66

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