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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,862.60, 437,793.90 and 114,310.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,862.60, 437,793.90 and 114,310.60 is: 171,465.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,862.60 : 437,793.90 = 114,310.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,862.60/437,793.90 = 114,310.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,862.60x = 437,793.90 × 114,310.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,862.60x = 50,044,483,385.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,044,483,385.34/291,862.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,465.90

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