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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,620.14, 439,114.74 and 115,104.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,620.14, 439,114.74 and 115,104.09 is: 172,728.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,620.14 : 439,114.74 = 115,104.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,620.14/439,114.74 = 115,104.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,620.14x = 439,114.74 × 115,104.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,620.14x = 50,543,902,269.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,543,902,269.50/292,620.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,728.72

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