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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,448.64, 438,672.92 and 159,440.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,448.64, 438,672.92 and 159,440.75 is: 239,161.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,448.64 : 438,672.92 = 159,440.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,448.64/438,672.92 = 159,440.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,448.64x = 438,672.92 × 159,440.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,448.64x = 69,942,336,378.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,942,336,378.92/292,448.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,161.09

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