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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,863.60, 437,795.40 and 114,311.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,863.60, 437,795.40 and 114,311.60 is: 171,467.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,863.60 : 437,795.40 = 114,311.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,863.60/437,795.40 = 114,311.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,863.60x = 437,795.40 × 114,311.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,863.60x = 50,045,092,646.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,045,092,646.64/291,863.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,467.40

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