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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,274.60, 438,411.90 and 114,722.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,274.60, 438,411.90 and 114,722.60 is: 172,083.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,274.60 : 438,411.90 = 114,722.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,274.60/438,411.90 = 114,722.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,274.60x = 438,411.90 × 114,722.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,274.60x = 50,295,753,038.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,295,753,038.94/292,274.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,083.90

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