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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,990, 439,224.36 and 105,959.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,990, 439,224.36 and 105,959.92 is: 158,845.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,990 : 439,224.36 = 105,959.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,990/439,224.36 = 105,959.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,990x = 439,224.36 × 105,959.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,990x = 46,540,178,047.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,540,178,047.65/292,990
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,845.62

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