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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,041.60, 437,738.40 and 114,489.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,041.60, 437,738.40 and 114,489.60 is: 171,607.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,041.60 : 437,738.40 = 114,489.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,041.60/437,738.40 = 114,489.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,041.60x = 437,738.40 × 114,489.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,041.60x = 50,116,494,320.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,116,494,320.64/292,041.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,607.38

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