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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,203.60, 438,305.40 and 239,672.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,203.60, 438,305.40 and 239,672.40 is: 359,508.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,203.60 : 438,305.40 = 239,672.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,203.60/438,305.40 = 239,672.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,203.60x = 438,305.40 × 239,672.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,203.60x = 105,049,707,150.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,049,707,150.96/292,203.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,508.60

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