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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,352.27, 438,527.70 and 114,735.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,352.27, 438,527.70 and 114,735.06 is: 172,102.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,352.27 : 438,527.70 = 114,735.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,352.27/438,527.70 = 114,735.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,352.27x = 438,527.70 × 114,735.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,352.27x = 50,314,501,971.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,314,501,971.16/292,352.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,102.32

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