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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,285.10, 438,427.65 and 114,733.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,285.10, 438,427.65 and 114,733.10 is: 172,099.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,285.10 : 438,427.65 = 114,733.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,285.10/438,427.65 = 114,733.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,285.10x = 438,427.65 × 114,733.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,285.10x = 50,302,163,410.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,302,163,410.22/292,285.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,099.65

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