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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,639.92, 438,914.08 and 92,934.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,639.92, 438,914.08 and 92,934.01 is: 139,386.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,639.92 : 438,914.08 = 92,934.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,639.92/438,914.08 = 92,934.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,639.92x = 438,914.08 × 92,934.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,639.92x = 40,790,045,499.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,790,045,499.86/292,639.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,386.47

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