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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,871, 438,804.96 and 159,844.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,871, 438,804.96 and 159,844.58 is: 239,493.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,871 : 438,804.96 = 159,844.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,871/438,804.96 = 159,844.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,871x = 438,804.96 × 159,844.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,871x = 70,140,594,533.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,140,594,533.12/292,871
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,493.14

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