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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,056.42, 437,896.29 and 114,581.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,056.42, 437,896.29 and 114,581.37 is: 171,798.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,056.42 : 437,896.29 = 114,581.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,056.42/437,896.29 = 114,581.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,056.42x = 437,896.29 × 114,581.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,056.42x = 50,174,756,826.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,174,756,826.12/292,056.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,798.16

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