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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,871.32, 438,805.48 and 159,844.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,871.32, 438,805.48 and 159,844.92 is: 239,493.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,871.32 : 438,805.48 = 159,844.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,871.32/438,805.48 = 159,844.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,871.32x = 438,805.48 × 159,844.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,871.32x = 70,140,826,846.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,140,826,846.16/292,871.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,493.67

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