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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,248.88, 438,020.82 and 142,264.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,248.88, 438,020.82 and 142,264.36 is: 213,224.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,248.88 : 438,020.82 = 142,264.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,248.88/438,020.82 = 142,264.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,248.88x = 438,020.82 × 142,264.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,248.88x = 62,314,751,623.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,314,751,623.98/292,248.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,224.95

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