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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,171.72, 438,059.82 and 114,567.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,171.72, 438,059.82 and 114,567.88 is: 171,774.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,171.72 : 438,059.82 = 114,567.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,171.72/438,059.82 = 114,567.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,171.72x = 438,059.82 × 114,567.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,171.72x = 50,187,584,890.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,187,584,890.58/292,171.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,774.27

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