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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,036.60, 437,730.90 and 114,484.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,036.60, 437,730.90 and 114,484.60 is: 171,599.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,036.60 : 437,730.90 = 114,484.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,036.60/437,730.90 = 114,484.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,036.60x = 437,730.90 × 114,484.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,036.60x = 50,113,446,994.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,113,446,994.14/292,036.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,599.89

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