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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,005.57, 438,008.76 and 81,643.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,005.57, 438,008.76 and 81,643.32 is: 122,465.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,005.57 : 438,008.76 = 81,643.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,005.57/438,008.76 = 81,643.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,005.57x = 438,008.76 × 81,643.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,005.57x = 35,760,489,355.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,760,489,355.48/292,005.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,465.09

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