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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,054.50, 438,159.51 and 92,378.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,054.50, 438,159.51 and 92,378.52 is: 138,592.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,054.50 : 438,159.51 = 92,378.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,054.50/438,159.51 = 92,378.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,054.50x = 438,159.51 × 92,378.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,054.50x = 40,476,527,057.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,476,527,057.73/292,054.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,592.38

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