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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,001.99, 438,000.39 and 92,322.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,001.99, 438,000.39 and 92,322.51 is: 138,482.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,001.99 : 438,000.39 = 92,322.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,001.99/438,000.39 = 92,322.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,001.99x = 438,000.39 × 92,322.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,001.99x = 40,437,295,385.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,437,295,385.78/292,001.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,482.95

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