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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,148.04, 437,957.57 and 114,607.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,148.04, 437,957.57 and 114,607.38 is: 171,807.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,148.04 : 437,957.57 = 114,607.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,148.04/437,957.57 = 114,607.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,148.04x = 437,957.57 × 114,607.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,148.04x = 50,193,169,648.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,193,169,648.87/292,148.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,807.31

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