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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,491, 438,736.56 and 105,502.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,491, 438,736.56 and 105,502.48 is: 158,253.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,491 : 438,736.56 = 105,502.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,491/438,736.56 = 105,502.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,491x = 438,736.56 × 105,502.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,491x = 46,287,795,146.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,287,795,146.67/292,491
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,253.74

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