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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,232.40, 438,348.60 and 105,219.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,232.40, 438,348.60 and 105,219.60 is: 157,829.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,232.40 : 438,348.60 = 105,219.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,232.40/438,348.60 = 105,219.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,232.40x = 438,348.60 × 105,219.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,232.40x = 46,122,864,352.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,122,864,352.56/292,232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,829.40

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