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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,157.04, 438,058.17 and 114,451.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,157.04, 438,058.17 and 114,451.14 is: 171,607.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,157.04 : 438,058.17 = 114,451.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,157.04/438,058.17 = 114,451.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,157.04x = 438,058.17 × 114,451.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,157.04x = 50,136,256,942.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,136,256,942.81/292,157.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,607.22

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