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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,395.42, 438,133.86 and 225,998.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,395.42, 438,133.86 and 225,998.10 is: 338,642.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,395.42 : 438,133.86 = 225,998.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,395.42/438,133.86 = 225,998.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,395.42x = 438,133.86 × 225,998.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,395.42x = 99,017,419,905.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,017,419,905.67/292,395.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,642.17

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