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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,021.60, 437,708.40 and 114,469.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,021.60, 437,708.40 and 114,469.60 is: 171,577.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,021.60 : 437,708.40 = 114,469.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,021.60/437,708.40 = 114,469.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,021.60x = 437,708.40 × 114,469.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,021.60x = 50,104,305,464.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,104,305,464.64/292,021.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,577.40

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