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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,269.60, 438,404.40 and 114,717.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,269.60, 438,404.40 and 114,717.60 is: 172,076.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,269.60 : 438,404.40 = 114,717.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,269.60/438,404.40 = 114,717.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,269.60x = 438,404.40 × 114,717.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,269.60x = 50,292,700,597.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,292,700,597.44/292,269.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,076.40

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