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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,871.25, 438,805.37 and 159,844.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,871.25, 438,805.37 and 159,844.88 is: 239,493.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,871.25 : 438,805.37 = 159,844.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,871.25/438,805.37 = 159,844.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,871.25x = 438,805.37 × 159,844.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,871.25x = 70,140,788,717.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,140,788,717.75/292,871.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,493.60

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