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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,173.24, 438,456.69 and 114,659.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,173.24, 438,456.69 and 114,659.31 is: 172,066.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,173.24 : 438,456.69 = 114,659.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,173.24/438,456.69 = 114,659.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,173.24x = 438,456.69 × 114,659.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,173.24x = 50,273,141,540.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,273,141,540.28/292,173.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,066.21

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