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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,363.08, 438,678.54 and 159,043.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,363.08, 438,678.54 and 159,043.56 is: 238,638.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,363.08 : 438,678.54 = 159,043.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,363.08/438,678.54 = 159,043.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,363.08x = 438,678.54 × 159,043.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,363.08x = 69,768,996,697.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,768,996,697.20/292,363.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,638.19

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