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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,278.40, 438,417.60 and 134,814.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,278.40, 438,417.60 and 134,814.40 is: 202,221.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,278.40 : 438,417.60 = 134,814.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,278.40/438,417.60 = 134,814.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,278.40x = 438,417.60 × 134,814.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,278.40x = 59,105,005,693.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,105,005,693.44/292,278.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,221.60

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