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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,511.60, 438,637.80 and 134,788.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,511.60, 438,637.80 and 134,788.40 is: 202,122.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,511.60 : 438,637.80 = 134,788.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,511.60/438,637.80 = 134,788.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,511.60x = 438,637.80 × 134,788.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,511.60x = 59,123,287,241.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,123,287,241.52/292,511.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,122.88

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