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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,521.40, 438,782.10 and 135,057.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,521.40, 438,782.10 and 135,057.40 is: 202,586.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,521.40 : 438,782.10 = 135,057.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,521.40/438,782.10 = 135,057.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,521.40x = 438,782.10 × 135,057.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,521.40x = 59,260,769,592.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,260,769,592.54/292,521.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,586.10

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