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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,273.63, 438,423.20 and 92,608.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,273.63, 438,423.20 and 92,608.73 is: 138,917.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,273.63 : 438,423.20 = 92,608.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,273.63/438,423.20 = 92,608.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,273.63x = 438,423.20 × 92,608.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,273.63x = 40,601,815,754.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,601,815,754.54/292,273.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,917.14

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