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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,238.60, 438,228.30 and 134,515.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,238.60, 438,228.30 and 134,515.40 is: 201,713.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,238.60 : 438,228.30 = 134,515.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,238.60/438,228.30 = 134,515.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,238.60x = 438,228.30 × 134,515.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,238.60x = 58,948,455,065.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,948,455,065.82/292,238.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,713.45

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