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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,116.52, 438,177.66 and 92,433.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,116.52, 438,177.66 and 92,433.16 is: 138,650.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,116.52 : 438,177.66 = 92,433.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,116.52/438,177.66 = 92,433.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,116.52x = 438,177.66 × 92,433.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,116.52x = 40,502,145,755.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,502,145,755.21/292,116.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,650.65

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