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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,488.40, 438,732.60 and 135,024.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,488.40, 438,732.60 and 135,024.40 is: 202,536.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,488.40 : 438,732.60 = 135,024.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,488.40/438,732.60 = 135,024.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,488.40x = 438,732.60 × 135,024.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,488.40x = 59,239,606,075.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,239,606,075.44/292,488.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,536.60

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