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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,021.18, 438,035.28 and 114,611.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,021.18, 438,035.28 and 114,611.74 is: 171,918.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,021.18 : 438,035.28 = 114,611.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,021.18/438,035.28 = 114,611.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,021.18x = 438,035.28 × 114,611.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,021.18x = 50,203,985,622.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,203,985,622.19/292,021.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,918.99

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