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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,621.23, 438,931.82 and 82,259.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,621.23, 438,931.82 and 82,259.17 is: 123,388.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,621.23 : 438,931.82 = 82,259.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,621.23/438,931.82 = 82,259.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,621.23x = 438,931.82 × 82,259.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,621.23x = 36,106,167,199.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,106,167,199.79/292,621.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,388.75

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