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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,872.48, 438,911.24 and 132,748.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,872.48, 438,911.24 and 132,748.44 is: 198,942.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,872.48 : 438,911.24 = 132,748.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,872.48/438,911.24 = 132,748.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,872.48x = 438,911.24 × 132,748.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,872.48x = 58,264,782,408.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,264,782,408.47/292,872.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,942.50

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