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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,280.10, 438,420.15 and 192,552.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,280.10, 438,420.15 and 192,552.90 is: 288,829.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,280.10 : 438,420.15 = 192,552.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,280.10/438,420.15 = 192,552.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,280.10x = 438,420.15 × 192,552.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,280.10x = 84,419,071,300.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,419,071,300.94/292,280.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,829.35

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