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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,458.44, 438,687.66 and 105,469.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,458.44, 438,687.66 and 105,469.94 is: 158,204.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,458.44 : 438,687.66 = 105,469.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,458.44/438,687.66 = 105,469.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,458.44x = 438,687.66 × 105,469.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,458.44x = 46,268,361,178.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,268,361,178.94/292,458.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,204.91

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