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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,244.20, 438,539.10 and 213,159.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,244.20, 438,539.10 and 213,159.40 is: 319,865.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,244.20 : 438,539.10 = 213,159.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,244.20/438,539.10 = 213,159.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,244.20x = 438,539.10 × 213,159.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,244.20x = 93,478,731,432.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,478,731,432.54/292,244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,865.14

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