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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,056.84, 438,085.26 and 114,647.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,056.84, 438,085.26 and 114,647.40 is: 171,971.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,056.84 : 438,085.26 = 114,647.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,056.84/438,085.26 = 114,647.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,056.84x = 438,085.26 × 114,647.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,056.84x = 50,225,336,037.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,225,336,037.32/292,056.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,971.10

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