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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,227.30, 438,340.95 and 114,740.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,227.30, 438,340.95 and 114,740.10 is: 172,110.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,227.30 : 438,340.95 = 114,740.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,227.30/438,340.95 = 114,740.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,227.30x = 438,340.95 × 114,740.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,227.30x = 50,295,284,437.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,295,284,437.10/292,227.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,110.15

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