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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,369.96, 438,561.42 and 82,003.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,369.96, 438,561.42 and 82,003.24 is: 123,006.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,369.96 : 438,561.42 = 82,003.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,369.96/438,561.42 = 82,003.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,369.96x = 438,561.42 × 82,003.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,369.96x = 35,963,457,379.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,963,457,379.00/292,369.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,006.68

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