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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,057.50, 438,164.01 and 92,381.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,057.50, 438,164.01 and 92,381.52 is: 138,596.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,057.50 : 438,164.01 = 92,381.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,057.50/438,164.01 = 92,381.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,057.50x = 438,164.01 × 92,381.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,057.50x = 40,478,257,253.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,478,257,253.10/292,057.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,596.88

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