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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,241.40, 438,362.10 and 105,228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,241.40, 438,362.10 and 105,228.60 is: 157,842.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,241.40 : 438,362.10 = 105,228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,241.40/438,362.10 = 105,228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,241.40x = 438,362.10 × 105,228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,241.40x = 46,128,230,076.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,128,230,076.06/292,241.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,842.90

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