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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,087.80, 438,246.90 and 114,564.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,087.80, 438,246.90 and 114,564.60 is: 171,892.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,087.80 : 438,246.90 = 114,564.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,087.80/438,246.90 = 114,564.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,087.80x = 438,246.90 × 114,564.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,087.80x = 50,207,580,799.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,207,580,799.74/292,087.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,892.08

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