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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,218.72, 438,340.56 and 114,764.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,218.72, 438,340.56 and 114,764.20 is: 172,151.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,218.72 : 438,340.56 = 114,764.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,218.72/438,340.56 = 114,764.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,218.72x = 438,340.56 × 114,764.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,218.72x = 50,305,803,695.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,305,803,695.95/292,218.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,151.20

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