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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,756.29, 437,634.50 and 92,092.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,756.29, 437,634.50 and 92,092.23 is: 138,138.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,756.29 : 437,634.50 = 92,092.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,756.29/437,634.50 = 92,092.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,756.29x = 437,634.50 × 92,092.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,756.29x = 40,302,736,569.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,302,736,569.47/291,756.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,138.37

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