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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,437.52, 438,818.47 and 142,679.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,437.52, 438,818.47 and 142,679.05 is: 214,097.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,437.52 : 438,818.47 = 142,679.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,437.52/438,818.47 = 142,679.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,437.52x = 438,818.47 × 142,679.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,437.52x = 62,610,202,422.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,610,202,422.05/292,437.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,097.71

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