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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,279.70, 438,419.55 and 134,815.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,279.70, 438,419.55 and 134,815.70 is: 202,223.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,279.70 : 438,419.55 = 134,815.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,279.70/438,419.55 = 134,815.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,279.70x = 438,419.55 × 134,815.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,279.70x = 59,105,838,526.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,105,838,526.94/292,279.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,223.55

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