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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,281.80, 438,537.90 and 114,758.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,281.80, 438,537.90 and 114,758.60 is: 172,183.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,281.80 : 438,537.90 = 114,758.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,281.80/438,537.90 = 114,758.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,281.80x = 438,537.90 × 114,758.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,281.80x = 50,325,995,450.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,325,995,450.94/292,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,183.13

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