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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,613.40, 438,657.30 and 115,241.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,613.40, 438,657.30 and 115,241.40 is: 172,758.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,613.40 : 438,657.30 = 115,241.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,613.40/438,657.30 = 115,241.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,613.40x = 438,657.30 × 115,241.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,613.40x = 50,551,481,372.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,551,481,372.22/292,613.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,758.60

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