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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,445.04, 438,848.04 and 114,920.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,445.04, 438,848.04 and 114,920.88 is: 172,452.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,445.04 : 438,848.04 = 114,920.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,445.04/438,848.04 = 114,920.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,445.04x = 438,848.04 × 114,920.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,445.04x = 50,432,802,943.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,432,802,943.08/292,445.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,452.24

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