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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,057.16, 437,897.44 and 114,582.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,057.16, 437,897.44 and 114,582.12 is: 171,799.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,057.16 : 437,897.44 = 114,582.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,057.16/437,897.44 = 114,582.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,057.16x = 437,897.44 × 114,582.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,057.16x = 50,175,217,017.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,175,217,017.77/292,057.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,799.30

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