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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,281.40, 438,422.10 and 245,042.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,281.40, 438,422.10 and 245,042.20 is: 367,563.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,281.40 : 438,422.10 = 245,042.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,281.40/438,422.10 = 245,042.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,281.40x = 438,422.10 × 245,042.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,281.40x = 107,431,915,912.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,431,915,912.62/292,281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,563.30

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