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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,867.49, 438,799.75 and 159,841.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,867.49, 438,799.75 and 159,841.10 is: 239,487.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,867.49 : 438,799.75 = 159,841.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,867.49/438,799.75 = 159,841.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,867.49x = 438,799.75 × 159,841.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,867.49x = 70,138,235,417.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,138,235,417.12/292,867.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,487.95

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