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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,825.02, 437,934.50 and 114,310.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,825.02, 437,934.50 and 114,310.02 is: 171,542.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,825.02 : 437,934.50 = 114,310.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,825.02/437,934.50 = 114,310.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,825.02x = 437,934.50 × 114,310.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,825.02x = 50,060,301,453.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,060,301,453.69/291,825.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,542.18

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