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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,271.63, 438,420.20 and 92,606.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,271.63, 438,420.20 and 92,606.73 is: 138,914.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,271.63 : 438,420.20 = 92,606.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,271.63/438,420.20 = 92,606.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,271.63x = 438,420.20 × 92,606.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,271.63x = 40,600,658,980.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,600,658,980.84/292,271.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,914.13

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