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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,023.18, 438,038.28 and 114,613.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,023.18, 438,038.28 and 114,613.74 is: 171,921.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,023.18 : 438,038.28 = 114,613.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,023.18/438,038.28 = 114,613.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,023.18x = 438,038.28 × 114,613.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,023.18x = 50,205,205,533.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,205,205,533.97/292,023.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,921.99

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