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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,279.16, 438,155.46 and 105,159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,279.16, 438,155.46 and 105,159 is: 157,643.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,279.16 : 438,155.46 = 105,159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,279.16/438,155.46 = 105,159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,279.16x = 438,155.46 × 105,159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,279.16x = 46,075,990,018.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,075,990,018.14/292,279.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,643.77

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