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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,299.76, 403,646.28 and 215,142.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,299.76, 403,646.28 and 215,142.40 is: 297,097.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,299.76 : 403,646.28 = 215,142.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,299.76/403,646.28 = 215,142.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,299.76x = 403,646.28 × 215,142.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,299.76x = 86,841,429,430.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,841,429,430.27/292,299.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,097.16

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