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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,036.80, 438,055.20 and 114,549.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,036.80, 438,055.20 and 114,549.60 is: 171,824.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,036.80 : 438,055.20 = 114,549.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,036.80/438,055.20 = 114,549.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,036.80x = 438,055.20 × 114,549.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,036.80x = 50,179,047,937.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,179,047,937.92/292,036.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,824.40

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