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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,567.24, 438,588.12 and 105,535

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,567.24, 438,588.12 and 105,535 is: 158,207.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,567.24 : 438,588.12 = 105,535 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,567.24/438,588.12 = 105,535/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,567.24x = 438,588.12 × 105,535
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,567.24x = 46,286,397,244.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,286,397,244.20/292,567.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,207.72

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