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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,802.40, 439,225.20 and 105,789.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,802.40, 439,225.20 and 105,789.60 is: 158,692.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,802.40 : 439,225.20 = 105,789.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,802.40/439,225.20 = 105,789.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,802.40x = 439,225.20 × 105,789.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,802.40x = 46,465,458,217.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,465,458,217.92/292,802.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,692.20

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