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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,033.66, 437,882.82 and 114,332.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,033.66, 437,882.82 and 114,332.62 is: 171,433.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,033.66 : 437,882.82 = 114,332.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,033.66/437,882.82 = 114,332.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,033.66x = 437,882.82 × 114,332.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,033.66x = 50,064,290,063.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,064,290,063.59/292,033.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,433.29

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