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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,882.01, 438,821.46 and 159,855.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,882.01, 438,821.46 and 159,855.62 is: 239,509.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,882.01 : 438,821.46 = 159,855.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,882.01/438,821.46 = 159,855.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,882.01x = 438,821.46 × 159,855.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,882.01x = 70,148,074,363.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,148,074,363.50/292,882.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,509.68

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