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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,235.88, 438,001.20 and 142,251.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,235.88, 438,001.20 and 142,251.48 is: 213,205.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,235.88 : 438,001.20 = 142,251.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,235.88/438,001.20 = 142,251.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,235.88x = 438,001.20 × 142,251.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,235.88x = 62,306,318,941.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,306,318,941.78/292,235.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,205.58

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