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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,823.94, 437,932.80 and 114,308.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,823.94, 437,932.80 and 114,308.79 is: 171,540.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,823.94 : 437,932.80 = 114,308.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,823.94/437,932.80 = 114,308.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,823.94x = 437,932.80 × 114,308.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,823.94x = 50,059,568,469.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,059,568,469.31/291,823.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,540.31

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