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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,174.24, 438,458.19 and 114,660.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,174.24, 438,458.19 and 114,660.31 is: 172,067.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,174.24 : 438,458.19 = 114,660.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,174.24/438,458.19 = 114,660.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,174.24x = 438,458.19 × 114,660.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,174.24x = 50,273,751,987.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,273,751,987.44/292,174.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,067.71

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