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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,055.16, 437,894.44 and 114,580.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,055.16, 437,894.44 and 114,580.12 is: 171,796.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,055.16 : 437,894.44 = 114,580.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,055.16/437,894.44 = 114,580.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,055.16x = 437,894.44 × 114,580.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,055.16x = 50,173,997,482.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,173,997,482.53/292,055.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,796.31

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