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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,117.80, 438,176.70 and 114,630.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,117.80, 438,176.70 and 114,630.60 is: 171,945.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,117.80 : 438,176.70 = 114,630.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,117.80/438,176.70 = 114,630.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,117.80x = 438,176.70 × 114,630.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,117.80x = 50,228,458,027.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,228,458,027.02/292,117.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,945.90

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