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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,127.24, 438,247.67 and 112,199.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,127.24, 438,247.67 and 112,199.51 is: 168,321.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,127.24 : 438,247.67 = 112,199.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,127.24/438,247.67 = 112,199.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,127.24x = 438,247.67 × 112,199.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,127.24x = 49,171,172,437.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,171,172,437.95/292,127.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,321.08

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