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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,196.22, 438,236.01 and 92,482.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,196.22, 438,236.01 and 92,482.62 is: 138,705.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,196.22 : 438,236.01 = 92,482.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,196.22/438,236.01 = 92,482.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,196.22x = 438,236.01 × 92,482.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,196.22x = 40,529,214,383.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,529,214,383.15/292,196.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,705.47

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