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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,252.86, 438,401.25 and 92,588.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,252.86, 438,401.25 and 92,588.94 is: 138,890.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,252.86 : 438,401.25 = 92,588.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,252.86/438,401.25 = 92,588.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,252.86x = 438,401.25 × 92,588.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,252.86x = 40,591,107,032.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,591,107,032.18/292,252.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,890.37

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