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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,555.48, 438,788.40 and 92,849.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,555.48, 438,788.40 and 92,849.98 is: 139,260.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,555.48 : 438,788.40 = 92,849.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,555.48/438,788.40 = 92,849.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,555.48x = 438,788.40 × 92,849.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,555.48x = 40,741,494,164.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,741,494,164.23/292,555.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,260.75

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