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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,116.93, 438,366.97 and 102,572.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,116.93, 438,366.97 and 102,572.41 is: 153,925.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,116.93 : 438,366.97 = 102,572.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,116.93/438,366.97 = 102,572.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,116.93x = 438,366.97 × 102,572.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,116.93x = 44,964,356,431.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,964,356,431.53/292,116.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,925.88

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