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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,861.60, 437,792.40 and 114,309.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,861.60, 437,792.40 and 114,309.60 is: 171,464.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,861.60 : 437,792.40 = 114,309.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,861.60/437,792.40 = 114,309.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,861.60x = 437,792.40 × 114,309.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,861.60x = 50,043,874,127.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,043,874,127.04/291,861.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,464.40

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