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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,281.14, 438,434.47 and 92,616.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,281.14, 438,434.47 and 92,616.24 is: 138,928.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,281.14 : 438,434.47 = 92,616.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,281.14/438,434.47 = 92,616.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,281.14x = 438,434.47 × 92,616.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,281.14x = 40,606,152,097.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,606,152,097.79/292,281.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,928.40

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