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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,924.60, 437,886.90 and 114,372.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,924.60, 437,886.90 and 114,372.60 is: 171,558.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,924.60 : 437,886.90 = 114,372.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,924.60/437,886.90 = 114,372.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,924.60x = 437,886.90 × 114,372.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,924.60x = 50,082,263,258.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,082,263,258.94/291,924.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,558.90

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