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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,042.80, 437,977.80 and 114,447.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,042.80, 437,977.80 and 114,447.60 is: 171,637.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,042.80 : 437,977.80 = 114,447.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,042.80/437,977.80 = 114,447.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,042.80x = 437,977.80 × 114,447.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,042.80x = 50,125,508,063.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,125,508,063.28/292,042.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,637.54

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