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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,498.04, 438,812.68 and 92,824.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,498.04, 438,812.68 and 92,824.94 is: 139,258.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,498.04 : 438,812.68 = 92,824.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,498.04/438,812.68 = 92,824.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,498.04x = 438,812.68 × 92,824.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,498.04x = 40,732,760,692.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,732,760,692.24/292,498.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,258.23

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