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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,079.70, 438,292.35 and 192,527.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,079.70, 438,292.35 and 192,527.70 is: 288,905.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,079.70 : 438,292.35 = 192,527.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,079.70/438,292.35 = 192,527.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,079.70x = 438,292.35 × 192,527.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,079.70x = 84,383,418,073.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,383,418,073.10/292,079.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,905.45

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