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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,150.91, 437,961.87 and 114,610.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,150.91, 437,961.87 and 114,610.25 is: 171,811.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,150.91 : 437,961.87 = 114,610.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,150.91/437,961.87 = 114,610.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,150.91x = 437,961.87 × 114,610.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,150.91x = 50,194,920,506.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,194,920,506.07/292,150.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,811.62

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