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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,891.28, 438,835.32 and 159,864.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,891.28, 438,835.32 and 159,864.92 is: 239,523.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,891.28 : 438,835.32 = 159,864.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,891.28/438,835.32 = 159,864.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,891.28x = 438,835.32 × 159,864.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,891.28x = 70,154,373,324.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,154,373,324.97/292,891.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,523.60

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