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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,277.10, 438,415.65 and 95,285.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,277.10, 438,415.65 and 95,285.10 is: 142,927.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,277.10 : 438,415.65 = 95,285.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,277.10/438,415.65 = 95,285.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,277.10x = 438,415.65 × 95,285.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,277.10x = 41,774,479,051.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,774,479,051.82/292,277.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,927.65

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