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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,303.80, 438,570.90 and 114,780.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,303.80, 438,570.90 and 114,780.60 is: 172,216.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,303.80 : 438,570.90 = 114,780.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,303.80/438,570.90 = 114,780.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,303.80x = 438,570.90 × 114,780.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,303.80x = 50,339,431,044.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,339,431,044.54/292,303.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,216.14

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