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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,012.17, 437,829.93 and 114,537.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,012.17, 437,829.93 and 114,537.12 is: 171,731.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,012.17 : 437,829.93 = 114,537.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,012.17/437,829.93 = 114,537.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,012.17x = 437,829.93 × 114,537.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,012.17x = 50,147,779,232.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,147,779,232.00/292,012.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,731.81

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