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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,951.80, 439,427.70 and 115,464.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,951.80, 439,427.70 and 115,464.60 is: 173,196.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,951.80 : 439,427.70 = 115,464.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,951.80/439,427.70 = 115,464.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,951.80x = 439,427.70 × 115,464.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,951.80x = 50,738,343,609.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,738,343,609.42/292,951.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,196.90

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