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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,765.59, 438,852.33 and 115,203.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,765.59, 438,852.33 and 115,203.06 is: 172,688.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,765.59 : 438,852.33 = 115,203.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,765.59/438,852.33 = 115,203.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,765.59x = 438,852.33 × 115,203.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,765.59x = 50,557,131,304.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,557,131,304.13/292,765.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,688.09

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