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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,035.24, 438,056.28 and 114,625.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,035.24, 438,056.28 and 114,625.80 is: 171,940.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,035.24 : 438,056.28 = 114,625.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,035.24/438,056.28 = 114,625.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,035.24x = 438,056.28 × 114,625.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,035.24x = 50,212,551,540.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,212,551,540.02/292,035.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,940.04

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