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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,031.35, 438,101.11 and 92,401.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,031.35, 438,101.11 and 92,401.99 is: 138,620.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,031.35 : 438,101.11 = 92,401.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,031.35/438,101.11 = 92,401.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,031.35x = 438,101.11 × 92,401.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,031.35x = 40,481,413,923.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,481,413,923.20/292,031.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,620.10

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