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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,257.16, 592,902.14 and 114,774.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,257.16, 592,902.14 and 114,774.41 is: 172,166.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,257.16 : 592,902.14 = 114,774.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,257.16/592,902.14 = 114,774.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,257.16x = 592,902.14 × 114,774.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,257.16x = 68,049,993,306.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,049,993,306.24/395,257.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,166.38

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