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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,806.40, 439,231.20 and 105,793.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,806.40, 439,231.20 and 105,793.60 is: 158,698.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,806.40 : 439,231.20 = 105,793.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,806.40/439,231.20 = 105,793.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,806.40x = 439,231.20 × 105,793.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,806.40x = 46,467,849,880.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,467,849,880.32/292,806.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,698.20

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