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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,932.25, 437,895.75 and 92,252.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,932.25, 437,895.75 and 92,252.67 is: 138,378.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,932.25 : 437,895.75 = 92,252.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,932.25/437,895.75 = 92,252.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,932.25x = 437,895.75 × 92,252.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,932.25x = 40,397,052,119.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,397,052,119.15/291,932.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,378.18

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