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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,217.40, 438,498.90 and 105,204.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,217.40, 438,498.90 and 105,204.60 is: 157,869.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,217.40 : 438,498.90 = 105,204.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,217.40/438,498.90 = 105,204.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,217.40x = 438,498.90 × 105,204.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,217.40x = 46,132,101,374.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,132,101,374.94/292,217.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,869.11

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