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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,824.94, 437,934.30 and 114,309.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,824.94, 437,934.30 and 114,309.79 is: 171,541.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,824.94 : 437,934.30 = 114,309.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,824.94/437,934.30 = 114,309.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,824.94x = 437,934.30 × 114,309.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,824.94x = 50,060,177,866.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,060,177,866.80/291,824.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,541.81

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