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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,549.59, 438,884.51 and 132,548.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,549.59, 438,884.51 and 132,548.67 is: 198,850.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,549.59 : 438,884.51 = 132,548.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,549.59/438,884.51 = 132,548.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,549.59x = 438,884.51 × 132,548.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,549.59x = 58,173,557,421.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,173,557,421.36/292,549.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,850.24

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