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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,823.60, 437,411.40 and 114,271.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,823.60, 437,411.40 and 114,271.60 is: 171,280.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,823.60 : 437,411.40 = 114,271.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,823.60/437,411.40 = 114,271.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,823.60x = 437,411.40 × 114,271.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,823.60x = 49,983,700,536.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,983,700,536.24/291,823.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,280.53

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