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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,060.16, 437,901.94 and 114,585.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,060.16, 437,901.94 and 114,585.12 is: 171,803.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,060.16 : 437,901.94 = 114,585.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,060.16/437,901.94 = 114,585.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,060.16x = 437,901.94 × 114,585.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,060.16x = 50,177,046,343.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,177,046,343.13/292,060.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,803.80

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