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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,526.02, 438,806.04 and 82,180.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,526.02, 438,806.04 and 82,180.36 is: 123,275.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,526.02 : 438,806.04 = 82,180.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,526.02/438,806.04 = 82,180.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,526.02x = 438,806.04 × 82,180.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,526.02x = 36,061,238,337.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,061,238,337.37/292,526.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,275.32

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