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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,058.16, 437,898.94 and 114,583.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,058.16, 437,898.94 and 114,583.12 is: 171,800.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,058.16 : 437,898.94 = 114,583.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,058.16/437,898.94 = 114,583.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,058.16x = 437,898.94 × 114,583.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,058.16x = 50,175,826,789.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,175,826,789.89/292,058.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,800.80

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