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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,566.52, 438,849.78 and 102,982.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,566.52, 438,849.78 and 102,982.24 is: 154,473.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,566.52 : 438,849.78 = 102,982.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,566.52/438,849.78 = 102,982.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,566.52x = 438,849.78 × 102,982.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,566.52x = 45,193,733,367.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,193,733,367.91/292,566.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,473.36

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