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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,558.13, 438,127.79 and 202,347.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,558.13, 438,127.79 and 202,347.66 is: 303,030.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,558.13 : 438,127.79 = 202,347.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,558.13/438,127.79 = 202,347.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,558.13x = 438,127.79 × 202,347.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,558.13x = 88,654,133,087.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,654,133,087.47/292,558.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,030.83

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