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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,944.07, 438,162.15 and 114,575.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,944.07, 438,162.15 and 114,575.64 is: 171,960.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,944.07 : 438,162.15 = 114,575.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,944.07/438,162.15 = 114,575.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,944.07x = 438,162.15 × 114,575.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,944.07x = 50,202,708,760.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,202,708,760.03/291,944.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,960.02

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