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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,096.60, 437,820.90 and 114,544.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,096.60, 437,820.90 and 114,544.60 is: 171,689.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,096.60 : 437,820.90 = 114,544.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,096.60/437,820.90 = 114,544.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,096.60x = 437,820.90 × 114,544.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,096.60x = 50,150,019,862.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,150,019,862.14/292,096.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,689.84

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