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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,436.86, 438,670.88 and 92,773.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,436.86, 438,670.88 and 92,773.21 is: 139,164.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,436.86 : 438,670.88 = 92,773.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,436.86/438,670.88 = 92,773.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,436.86x = 438,670.88 × 92,773.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,436.86x = 40,696,905,671.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,696,905,671.12/292,436.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,164.76

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