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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,581.72, 438,887.70 and 92,917.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,581.72, 438,887.70 and 92,917.80 is: 139,381.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,581.72 : 438,887.70 = 92,917.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,581.72/438,887.70 = 92,917.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,581.72x = 438,887.70 × 92,917.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,581.72x = 40,780,479,531.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,780,479,531.06/292,581.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,381.50

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