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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,082.80, 438,124.20 and 105,026.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,082.80, 438,124.20 and 105,026.80 is: 157,540.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,082.80 : 438,124.20 = 105,026.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,082.80/438,124.20 = 105,026.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,082.80x = 438,124.20 × 105,026.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,082.80x = 46,014,782,728.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,014,782,728.56/292,082.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,540.20

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