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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,864.50, 438,795.24 and 159,838.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,864.50, 438,795.24 and 159,838.10 is: 239,483.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,864.50 : 438,795.24 = 159,838.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,864.50/438,795.24 = 159,838.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,864.50x = 438,795.24 × 159,838.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,864.50x = 70,136,195,256.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,136,195,256.67/292,864.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,483.43

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