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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,237.20, 438,528.60 and 213,152.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,237.20, 438,528.60 and 213,152.40 is: 319,854.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,237.20 : 438,528.60 = 213,152.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,237.20/438,528.60 = 213,152.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,237.20x = 438,528.60 × 213,152.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,237.20x = 93,473,423,558.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,473,423,558.64/292,237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,854.64

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