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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,014.42, 437,833.29 and 114,539.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,014.42, 437,833.29 and 114,539.37 is: 171,735.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,014.42 : 437,833.29 = 114,539.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,014.42/437,833.29 = 114,539.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,014.42x = 437,833.29 × 114,539.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,014.42x = 50,149,149,201.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,149,149,201.63/292,014.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,735.18

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