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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,045.24, 438,071.34 and 114,635.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,045.24, 438,071.34 and 114,635.80 is: 171,955.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,045.24 : 438,071.34 = 114,635.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,045.24/438,071.34 = 114,635.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,045.24x = 438,071.34 × 114,635.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,045.24x = 50,218,658,517.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,218,658,517.97/292,045.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,955.07

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