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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,249.32, 438,479.26 and 102,761.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,249.32, 438,479.26 and 102,761.96 is: 154,179.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,249.32 : 438,479.26 = 102,761.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,249.32/438,479.26 = 102,761.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,249.32x = 438,479.26 × 102,761.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,249.32x = 45,058,988,176.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,058,988,176.95/292,249.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,179.96

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