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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,147.26, 437,956.39 and 114,606.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,147.26, 437,956.39 and 114,606.60 is: 171,806.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,147.26 : 437,956.39 = 114,606.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,147.26/437,956.39 = 114,606.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,147.26x = 437,956.39 × 114,606.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,147.26x = 50,192,690,662.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,192,690,662.43/292,147.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,806.13

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