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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,514.42, 438,845.45 and 134,853.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,514.42, 438,845.45 and 134,853.59 is: 202,314.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,514.42 : 438,845.45 = 134,853.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,514.42/438,845.45 = 134,853.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,514.42x = 438,845.45 × 134,853.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,514.42x = 59,179,884,810.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,179,884,810.51/292,514.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,314.42

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