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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,985.38, 439,521.95 and 106,040.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,985.38, 439,521.95 and 106,040.62 is: 159,076.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,985.38 : 439,521.95 = 106,040.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,985.38/439,521.95 = 106,040.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,985.38x = 439,521.95 × 106,040.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,985.38x = 46,607,180,081.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,607,180,081.61/292,985.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,076.81

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