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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,811.40, 439,265.70 and 115,324.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,811.40, 439,265.70 and 115,324.20 is: 173,005.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,811.40 : 439,265.70 = 115,324.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,811.40/439,265.70 = 115,324.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,811.40x = 439,265.70 × 115,324.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,811.40x = 50,657,965,439.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,657,965,439.94/292,811.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,005.44

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