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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,466.04, 438,879.54 and 114,941.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,466.04, 438,879.54 and 114,941.88 is: 172,483.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,466.04 : 438,879.54 = 114,941.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,466.04/438,879.54 = 114,941.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,466.04x = 438,879.54 × 114,941.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,466.04x = 50,445,639,421.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,445,639,421.14/292,466.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,483.75

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