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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,844.05, 438,764.76 and 159,817.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,844.05, 438,764.76 and 159,817.75 is: 239,453.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,844.05 : 438,764.76 = 159,817.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,844.05/438,764.76 = 159,817.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,844.05x = 438,764.76 × 159,817.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,844.05x = 70,122,395,625.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,122,395,625.58/292,844.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,453.03

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