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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,081.82, 437,934.32 and 114,606.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,081.82, 437,934.32 and 114,606.76 is: 171,836.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,081.82 : 437,934.32 = 114,606.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,081.82/437,934.32 = 114,606.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,081.82x = 437,934.32 × 114,606.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,081.82x = 50,190,233,508.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,190,233,508.00/292,081.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,836.21

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