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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,660.48, 438,789 and 115,187.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,660.48, 438,789 and 115,187.86 is: 172,702.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,660.48 : 438,789 = 115,187.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,660.48/438,789 = 115,187.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,660.48x = 438,789 × 115,187.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,660.48x = 50,543,165,901.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,543,165,901.54/292,660.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,702.40

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