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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,928.60, 437,892.90 and 114,376.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,928.60, 437,892.90 and 114,376.60 is: 171,564.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,928.60 : 437,892.90 = 114,376.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,928.60/437,892.90 = 114,376.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,928.60x = 437,892.90 × 114,376.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,928.60x = 50,084,701,066.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,084,701,066.14/291,928.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,564.90

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