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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,450.64, 438,675.91 and 159,442.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,450.64, 438,675.91 and 159,442.75 is: 239,164.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,450.64 : 438,675.91 = 159,442.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,450.64/438,675.91 = 159,442.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,450.64x = 438,675.91 × 159,442.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,450.64x = 69,943,693,449.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,943,693,449.15/292,450.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,164.10

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