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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,488.63, 438,677.45 and 142,578.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,488.63, 438,677.45 and 142,578.15 is: 213,840.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,488.63 : 438,677.45 = 142,578.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,488.63/438,677.45 = 142,578.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,488.63x = 438,677.45 × 142,578.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,488.63x = 62,545,819,267.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,545,819,267.72/292,488.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,840.17

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