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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,902.82, 439,196.18 and 132,891.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,902.82, 439,196.18 and 132,891.42 is: 199,265.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,902.82 : 439,196.18 = 132,891.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,902.82/439,196.18 = 132,891.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,902.82x = 439,196.18 × 132,891.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,902.82x = 58,365,402,530.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,365,402,530.83/292,902.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,265.42

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