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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,491.54, 438,802.92 and 92,818.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,491.54, 438,802.92 and 92,818.44 is: 139,248.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,491.54 : 438,802.92 = 92,818.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,491.54/438,802.92 = 92,818.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,491.54x = 438,802.92 × 92,818.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,491.54x = 40,729,002,501.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,729,002,501.84/292,491.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,248.48

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