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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,571.20, 438,856.80 and 82,244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,571.20, 438,856.80 and 82,244.80 is: 123,367.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,571.20 : 438,856.80 = 82,244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,571.20/438,856.80 = 82,244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,571.20x = 438,856.80 × 82,244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,571.20x = 36,093,689,744.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,093,689,744.64/292,571.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,367.20

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