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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,531.40, 438,764.70 and 82,190.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,531.40, 438,764.70 and 82,190.60 is: 123,276.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,531.40 : 438,764.70 = 82,190.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,531.40/438,764.70 = 82,190.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,531.40x = 438,764.70 × 82,190.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,531.40x = 36,062,333,951.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,062,333,951.82/292,531.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,276.80

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