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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,926.50, 437,887.14 and 92,246.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,926.50, 437,887.14 and 92,246.92 is: 138,369.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,926.50 : 437,887.14 = 92,246.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,926.50/437,887.14 = 92,246.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,926.50x = 437,887.14 × 92,246.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,926.50x = 40,393,740,606.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,393,740,606.09/291,926.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,369.56

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