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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,287.80, 438,431.70 and 105,231.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,287.80, 438,431.70 and 105,231.80 is: 157,847.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,287.80 : 438,431.70 = 105,231.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,287.80/438,431.70 = 105,231.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,287.80x = 438,431.70 × 105,231.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,287.80x = 46,136,956,968.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,136,956,968.06/292,287.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,847.70

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