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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,487.82, 438,729.70 and 82,125.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,487.82, 438,729.70 and 82,125.96 is: 123,188.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,487.82 : 438,729.70 = 82,125.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,487.82/438,729.70 = 82,125.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,487.82x = 438,729.70 × 82,125.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,487.82x = 36,031,097,793.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,031,097,793.01/292,487.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,188.37

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