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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,167.54, 438,073.92 and 114,461.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,167.54, 438,073.92 and 114,461.64 is: 171,622.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,167.54 : 438,073.92 = 114,461.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,167.54/438,073.92 = 114,461.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,167.54x = 438,073.92 × 114,461.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,167.54x = 50,142,659,324.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,142,659,324.43/292,167.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,622.96

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