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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,238.40, 438,530.40 and 105,225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,238.40, 438,530.40 and 105,225.60 is: 157,900.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,238.40 : 438,530.40 = 105,225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,238.40/438,530.40 = 105,225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,238.40x = 438,530.40 × 105,225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,238.40x = 46,144,624,458.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,144,624,458.24/292,238.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,900.62

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