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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,281.20, 438,203.10 and 159,311.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,281.20, 438,203.10 and 159,311.60 is: 238,848.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,281.20 : 438,203.10 = 159,311.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,281.20/438,203.10 = 159,311.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,281.20x = 438,203.10 × 159,311.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,281.20x = 69,810,836,985.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,810,836,985.96/292,281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,848.19

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