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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,032.66, 437,881.32 and 114,331.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,032.66, 437,881.32 and 114,331.62 is: 171,431.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,032.66 : 437,881.32 = 114,331.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,032.66/437,881.32 = 114,331.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,032.66x = 437,881.32 × 114,331.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,032.66x = 50,063,680,683.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,063,680,683.34/292,032.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,431.79

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