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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,342.80, 438,514.20 and 165,934.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,342.80, 438,514.20 and 165,934.20 is: 248,901.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,342.80 : 438,514.20 = 165,934.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,342.80/438,514.20 = 165,934.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,342.80x = 438,514.20 × 165,934.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,342.80x = 72,764,502,965.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,764,502,965.64/292,342.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,901.30

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