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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,079.20, 438,291.60 and 192,527.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,079.20, 438,291.60 and 192,527.20 is: 288,904.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,079.20 : 438,291.60 = 192,527.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,079.20/438,291.60 = 192,527.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,079.20x = 438,291.60 × 192,527.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,079.20x = 84,383,054,531.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,383,054,531.52/292,079.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,904.70

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