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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,045.80, 437,982.30 and 114,450.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,045.80, 437,982.30 and 114,450.60 is: 171,642.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,045.80 : 437,982.30 = 114,450.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,045.80/437,982.30 = 114,450.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,045.80x = 437,982.30 × 114,450.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,045.80x = 50,127,337,024.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,127,337,024.38/292,045.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,642.04

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