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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,588.23, 438,837.51 and 92,882.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,588.23, 438,837.51 and 92,882.73 is: 139,309.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,588.23 : 438,837.51 = 92,882.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,588.23/438,837.51 = 92,882.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,588.23x = 438,837.51 × 92,882.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,588.23x = 40,760,425,955.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,760,425,955.20/292,588.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,309.86

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