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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,402.17, 438,618.92 and 92,737.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,402.17, 438,618.92 and 92,737.71 is: 139,111.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,402.17 : 438,618.92 = 92,737.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,402.17/438,618.92 = 92,737.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,402.17x = 438,618.92 × 92,737.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,402.17x = 40,676,513,739.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,676,513,739.78/292,402.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,111.53

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