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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,505.40, 438,758.10 and 82,150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,505.40, 438,758.10 and 82,150.20 is: 123,225.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,505.40 : 438,758.10 = 82,150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,505.40/438,758.10 = 82,150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,505.40x = 438,758.10 × 82,150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,505.40x = 36,044,065,666.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,044,065,666.62/292,505.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,225.30

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