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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,985, 439,216.86 and 105,954.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,985, 439,216.86 and 105,954.92 is: 158,838.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,985 : 439,216.86 = 105,954.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,985/439,216.86 = 105,954.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,985x = 439,216.86 × 105,954.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,985x = 46,537,187,263.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,537,187,263.95/292,985
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,838.12

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