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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,284.20, 438,426.30 and 243,076.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,284.20, 438,426.30 and 243,076.70 is: 364,615.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,284.20 : 438,426.30 = 243,076.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,284.20/438,426.30 = 243,076.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,284.20x = 438,426.30 × 243,076.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,284.20x = 106,571,218,197.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,571,218,197.21/292,284.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,615.05

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