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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,437.18, 438,671.37 and 92,773.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,437.18, 438,671.37 and 92,773.53 is: 139,165.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,437.18 : 438,671.37 = 92,773.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,437.18/438,671.37 = 92,773.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,437.18x = 438,671.37 × 92,773.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,437.18x = 40,697,091,504.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,697,091,504.84/292,437.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,165.24

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