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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,031.80, 438,047.70 and 114,544.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,031.80, 438,047.70 and 114,544.60 is: 171,816.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,031.80 : 438,047.70 = 114,544.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,031.80/438,047.70 = 114,544.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,031.80x = 438,047.70 × 114,544.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,031.80x = 50,175,998,577.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,175,998,577.42/292,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,816.90

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