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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,037.40, 438,056.10 and 192,504.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,037.40, 438,056.10 and 192,504.60 is: 288,756.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,037.40 : 438,056.10 = 192,504.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,037.40/438,056.10 = 192,504.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,037.40x = 438,056.10 × 192,504.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,037.40x = 84,327,814,308.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,327,814,308.06/292,037.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,756.90

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