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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,820.85, 439,010.42 and 159,814.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,820.85, 439,010.42 and 159,814.53 is: 239,601.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,820.85 : 439,010.42 = 159,814.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,820.85/439,010.42 = 159,814.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,820.85x = 439,010.42 × 159,814.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,820.85x = 70,160,243,138.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,160,243,138.33/292,820.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,601.25

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