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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,826.02, 437,936 and 114,311.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,826.02, 437,936 and 114,311.02 is: 171,543.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,826.02 : 437,936 = 114,311.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,826.02/437,936 = 114,311.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,826.02x = 437,936 × 114,311.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,826.02x = 50,060,910,854.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,060,910,854.72/291,826.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,543.69

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