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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,166.16, 438,497.91 and 114,797.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,166.16, 438,497.91 and 114,797.22 is: 172,293.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,166.16 : 438,497.91 = 114,797.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,166.16/438,497.91 = 114,797.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,166.16x = 438,497.91 × 114,797.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,166.16x = 50,338,341,043.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,338,341,043.81/292,166.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,293.54

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