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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,043.56, 438,112.62 and 114,454.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,043.56, 438,112.62 and 114,454.28 is: 171,699.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,043.56 : 438,112.62 = 114,454.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,043.56/438,112.62 = 114,454.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,043.56x = 438,112.62 × 114,454.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,043.56x = 50,143,864,481.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,143,864,481.01/292,043.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,699.95

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