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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,194.72, 438,304.56 and 114,740.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,194.72, 438,304.56 and 114,740.19 is: 172,115.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,194.72 : 438,304.56 = 114,740.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,194.72/438,304.56 = 114,740.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,194.72x = 438,304.56 × 114,740.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,194.72x = 50,291,148,492.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,291,148,492.27/292,194.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,115.19

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