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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,449.64, 438,674.41 and 159,441.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,449.64, 438,674.41 and 159,441.75 is: 239,162.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,449.64 : 438,674.41 = 159,441.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,449.64/438,674.41 = 159,441.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,449.64x = 438,674.41 × 159,441.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,449.64x = 69,943,015,610.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,943,015,610.62/292,449.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,162.60

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