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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,103.18, 437,966.30 and 114,628.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,103.18, 437,966.30 and 114,628.14 is: 171,868.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,103.18 : 437,966.30 = 114,628.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,103.18/437,966.30 = 114,628.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,103.18x = 437,966.30 × 114,628.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,103.18x = 50,203,262,351.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,203,262,351.68/292,103.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,868.25

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