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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,990.80, 437,986.20 and 114,503.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,990.80, 437,986.20 and 114,503.60 is: 171,755.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,990.80 : 437,986.20 = 114,503.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,990.80/437,986.20 = 114,503.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,990.80x = 437,986.20 × 114,503.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,990.80x = 50,150,996,650.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,150,996,650.32/291,990.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,755.40

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