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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,294.70, 438,442.05 and 81,968.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,294.70, 438,442.05 and 81,968.30 is: 122,952.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,294.70 : 438,442.05 = 81,968.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,294.70/438,442.05 = 81,968.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,294.70x = 438,442.05 × 81,968.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,294.70x = 35,938,349,487.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,938,349,487.02/292,294.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,952.45

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