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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,029.11, 437,855.34 and 114,554.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,029.11, 437,855.34 and 114,554.06 is: 171,757.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,029.11 : 437,855.34 = 114,554.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,029.11/437,855.34 = 114,554.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,029.11x = 437,855.34 × 114,554.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,029.11x = 50,158,106,889.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,158,106,889.68/292,029.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,757.22

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