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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,302, 438,445.44 and 79,090.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,302, 438,445.44 and 79,090.56 is: 118,633.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,302 : 438,445.44 = 79,090.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,302/438,445.44 = 79,090.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,302x = 438,445.44 × 79,090.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,302x = 34,676,895,379.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,676,895,379.05/292,302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,633.79

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