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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,054.41, 437,913.95 and 114,353.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,054.41, 437,913.95 and 114,353.37 is: 171,464.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,054.41 : 437,913.95 = 114,353.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,054.41/437,913.95 = 114,353.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,054.41x = 437,913.95 × 114,353.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,054.41x = 50,076,935,380.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,076,935,380.74/292,054.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,464.40

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