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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,069.60, 437,780.40 and 114,517.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,069.60, 437,780.40 and 114,517.60 is: 171,649.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,069.60 : 437,780.40 = 114,517.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,069.60/437,780.40 = 114,517.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,069.60x = 437,780.40 × 114,517.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,069.60x = 50,133,560,735.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,133,560,735.04/292,069.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,649.36

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