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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,832.76, 438,947.46 and 115,267.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,832.76, 438,947.46 and 115,267.80 is: 172,782.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,832.76 : 438,947.46 = 115,267.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,832.76/438,947.46 = 115,267.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,832.76x = 438,947.46 × 115,267.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,832.76x = 50,596,508,029.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,596,508,029.79/292,832.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,782.95

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