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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,436.78, 438,731.70 and 102,889.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,436.78, 438,731.70 and 102,889.48 is: 154,361.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,436.78 : 438,731.70 = 102,889.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,436.78/438,731.70 = 102,889.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,436.78x = 438,731.70 × 102,889.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,436.78x = 45,140,876,472.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,140,876,472.52/292,436.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,361.15

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