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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,170.99, 438,453.32 and 114,657.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,170.99, 438,453.32 and 114,657.06 is: 172,062.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,170.99 : 438,453.32 = 114,657.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,170.99/438,453.32 = 114,657.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,170.99x = 438,453.32 × 114,657.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,170.99x = 50,271,768,045.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,271,768,045.15/292,170.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,062.83

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