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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,035.68, 437,987.46 and 134,112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,035.68, 437,987.46 and 134,112.32 is: 201,138.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,035.68 : 437,987.46 = 134,112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,035.68/437,987.46 = 134,112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,035.68x = 437,987.46 × 134,112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,035.68x = 58,739,514,391.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,739,514,391.51/292,035.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,138.14

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