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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,005.80, 438,008.70 and 201,804.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,005.80, 438,008.70 and 201,804.20 is: 302,706.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,005.80 : 438,008.70 = 201,804.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,005.80/438,008.70 = 201,804.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,005.80x = 438,008.70 × 201,804.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,005.80x = 88,391,995,296.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,391,995,296.54/292,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,706.30

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