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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,197.54, 438,118.92 and 114,491.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,197.54, 438,118.92 and 114,491.64 is: 171,667.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,197.54 : 438,118.92 = 114,491.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,197.54/438,118.92 = 114,491.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,197.54x = 438,118.92 × 114,491.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,197.54x = 50,160,953,665.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,160,953,665.83/292,197.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,667.95

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