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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,010.97, 438,030.81 and 142,379.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,010.97, 438,030.81 and 142,379.17 is: 213,575.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,010.97 : 438,030.81 = 142,379.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,010.97/438,030.81 = 142,379.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,010.97x = 438,030.81 × 142,379.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,010.97x = 62,366,462,467.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,366,462,467.59/292,010.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,575.75

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