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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,254.23, 438,406.17 and 102,698.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,254.23, 438,406.17 and 102,698.21 is: 154,056.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,254.23 : 438,406.17 = 102,698.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,254.23/438,406.17 = 102,698.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,254.23x = 438,406.17 × 102,698.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,254.23x = 45,023,528,911.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,023,528,911.96/292,254.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,056.04

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