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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,026.98, 437,852.15 and 114,551.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,026.98, 437,852.15 and 114,551.93 is: 171,754.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,026.98 : 437,852.15 = 114,551.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,026.98/437,852.15 = 114,551.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,026.98x = 437,852.15 × 114,551.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,026.98x = 50,156,809,788.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,156,809,788.59/292,026.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,754.03

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