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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,638.92, 438,912.59 and 92,933.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,638.92, 438,912.59 and 92,933.01 is: 139,384.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,638.92 : 438,912.59 = 92,933.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,638.92/438,912.59 = 92,933.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,638.92x = 438,912.59 × 92,933.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,638.92x = 40,789,467,650.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,789,467,650.93/292,638.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,384.97

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