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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,864.31, 438,794.96 and 159,837.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,864.31, 438,794.96 and 159,837.91 is: 239,483.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,864.31 : 438,794.96 = 159,837.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,864.31/438,794.96 = 159,837.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,864.31x = 438,794.96 × 159,837.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,864.31x = 70,136,068,627.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,136,068,627.54/292,864.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,483.16

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