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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,091.60, 437,813.40 and 114,539.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,091.60, 437,813.40 and 114,539.60 is: 171,682.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,091.60 : 437,813.40 = 114,539.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,091.60/437,813.40 = 114,539.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,091.60x = 437,813.40 × 114,539.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,091.60x = 50,146,971,710.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,146,971,710.64/292,091.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,682.35

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