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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,283.10, 438,424.65 and 114,731.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,283.10, 438,424.65 and 114,731.10 is: 172,096.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,283.10 : 438,424.65 = 114,731.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,283.10/438,424.65 = 114,731.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,283.10x = 438,424.65 × 114,731.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,283.10x = 50,300,942,361.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,300,942,361.62/292,283.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,096.65

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