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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,127.38, 438,247.89 and 112,199.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,127.38, 438,247.89 and 112,199.65 is: 168,321.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,127.38 : 438,247.89 = 112,199.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,127.38/438,247.89 = 112,199.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,127.38x = 438,247.89 × 112,199.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,127.38x = 49,171,258,214.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,171,258,214.62/292,127.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,321.29

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