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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,634.40, 438,688.80 and 115,262.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,634.40, 438,688.80 and 115,262.40 is: 172,790.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,634.40 : 438,688.80 = 115,262.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,634.40/438,688.80 = 115,262.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,634.40x = 438,688.80 × 115,262.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,634.40x = 50,564,323,941.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,564,323,941.12/292,634.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,790.09

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