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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,040.24, 438,063.84 and 114,630.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,040.24, 438,063.84 and 114,630.80 is: 171,947.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,040.24 : 438,063.84 = 114,630.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,040.24/438,063.84 = 114,630.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,040.24x = 438,063.84 × 114,630.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,040.24x = 50,215,608,430.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,215,608,430.27/292,040.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,947.57

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