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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,592.15, 438,942.96 and 92,962.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,592.15, 438,942.96 and 92,962.79 is: 139,461.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,592.15 : 438,942.96 = 92,962.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,592.15/438,942.96 = 92,962.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,592.15x = 438,942.96 × 92,962.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,592.15x = 40,805,360,017.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,805,360,017.74/292,592.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,461.57

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