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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,017.60, 437,702.40 and 114,465.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,017.60, 437,702.40 and 114,465.60 is: 171,571.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,017.60 : 437,702.40 = 114,465.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,017.60/437,702.40 = 114,465.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,017.60x = 437,702.40 × 114,465.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,017.60x = 50,101,867,837.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,101,867,837.44/292,017.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,571.40

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