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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,071.80, 438,107.70 and 114,584.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,071.80, 438,107.70 and 114,584.60 is: 171,876.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,071.80 : 438,107.70 = 114,584.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,071.80/438,107.70 = 114,584.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,071.80x = 438,107.70 × 114,584.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,071.80x = 50,200,395,561.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,200,395,561.42/292,071.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,876.90

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