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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,022.52, 438,081.12 and 114,433.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,022.52, 438,081.12 and 114,433.24 is: 171,668.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,022.52 : 438,081.12 = 114,433.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,022.52/438,081.12 = 114,433.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,022.52x = 438,081.12 × 114,433.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,022.52x = 50,131,041,944.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,131,041,944.43/292,022.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,668.41

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