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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,214.72, 438,334.56 and 114,760.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,214.72, 438,334.56 and 114,760.19 is: 172,145.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,214.72 : 438,334.56 = 114,760.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,214.72/438,334.56 = 114,760.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,214.72x = 438,334.56 × 114,760.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,214.72x = 50,303,357,389.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,303,357,389.17/292,214.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,145.19

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