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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,412.42, 438,634.30 and 92,747.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,412.42, 438,634.30 and 92,747.96 is: 139,126.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,412.42 : 438,634.30 = 92,747.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,412.42/438,634.30 = 92,747.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,412.42x = 438,634.30 × 92,747.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,412.42x = 40,682,436,511.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,682,436,511.03/292,412.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,126.91

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