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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,021.20, 438,031.80 and 181,429.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,021.20, 438,031.80 and 181,429.20 is: 272,143.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,021.20 : 438,031.80 = 181,429.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,021.20/438,031.80 = 181,429.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,021.20x = 438,031.80 × 181,429.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,021.20x = 79,471,759,048.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,471,759,048.56/292,021.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,143.80

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