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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,485.60, 438,728.40 and 114,933.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,485.60, 438,728.40 and 114,933.60 is: 172,400.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,485.60 : 438,728.40 = 114,933.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,485.60/438,728.40 = 114,933.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,485.60x = 438,728.40 × 114,933.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,485.60x = 50,424,634,434.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,424,634,434.24/292,485.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,400.40

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