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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,437.36, 438,671.64 and 92,773.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,437.36, 438,671.64 and 92,773.71 is: 139,165.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,437.36 : 438,671.64 = 92,773.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,437.36/438,671.64 = 92,773.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,437.36x = 438,671.64 × 92,773.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,437.36x = 40,697,195,514.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,697,195,514.58/292,437.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,165.51

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