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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,823.02, 437,931.49 and 114,308.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,823.02, 437,931.49 and 114,308.01 is: 171,539.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,823.02 : 437,931.49 = 114,308.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,823.02/437,931.49 = 114,308.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,823.02x = 437,931.49 × 114,308.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,823.02x = 50,059,077,138.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,059,077,138.23/291,823.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,539.16

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