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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,988, 439,221.36 and 105,957.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,988, 439,221.36 and 105,957.92 is: 158,842.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,988 : 439,221.36 = 105,957.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,988/439,221.36 = 105,957.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,988x = 439,221.36 × 105,957.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,988x = 46,538,981,725.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,538,981,725.17/292,988
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,842.62

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