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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,982.91, 437,936.49 and 92,323.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,982.91, 437,936.49 and 92,323.44 is: 138,473.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,982.91 : 437,936.49 = 92,323.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,982.91/437,936.49 = 92,323.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,982.91x = 437,936.49 × 92,323.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,982.91x = 40,431,803,258.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,431,803,258.33/291,982.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,473.19

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