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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,361.60, 438,614.40 and 81,996.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,361.60, 438,614.40 and 81,996.80 is: 123,015.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,361.60 : 438,614.40 = 81,996.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,361.60/438,614.40 = 81,996.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,361.60x = 438,614.40 × 81,996.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,361.60x = 35,964,977,233.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,964,977,233.92/292,361.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,015.39

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