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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,842.10, 437,439.15 and 114,290.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,842.10, 437,439.15 and 114,290.10 is: 171,308.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,842.10 : 437,439.15 = 114,290.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,842.10/437,439.15 = 114,290.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,842.10x = 437,439.15 × 114,290.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,842.10x = 49,994,964,197.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,994,964,197.42/291,842.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,308.27

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