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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,343.96, 438,531.42 and 92,679.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,343.96, 438,531.42 and 92,679.92 is: 139,024.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,343.96 : 438,531.42 = 92,679.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,343.96/438,531.42 = 92,679.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,343.96x = 438,531.42 × 92,679.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,343.96x = 40,643,056,923.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,643,056,923.09/292,343.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,024.79

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