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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,938.68, 437,588.12 and 114,250.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,938.68, 437,588.12 and 114,250.40 is: 171,250.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,938.68 : 437,588.12 = 114,250.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,938.68/437,588.12 = 114,250.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,938.68x = 437,588.12 × 114,250.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,938.68x = 49,994,617,745.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,994,617,745.25/291,938.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,250.41

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