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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,038.68, 438,056.76 and 114,420.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,038.68, 438,056.76 and 114,420.26 is: 171,629.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,038.68 : 438,056.76 = 114,420.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,038.68/438,056.76 = 114,420.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,038.68x = 438,056.76 × 114,420.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,038.68x = 50,122,568,373.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,122,568,373.96/292,038.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,629.90

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