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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,997.60, 439,496.40 and 145,234.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,997.60, 439,496.40 and 145,234.40 is: 217,851.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,997.60 : 439,496.40 = 145,234.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,997.60/439,496.40 = 145,234.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,997.60x = 439,496.40 × 145,234.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,997.60x = 63,829,995,956.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,829,995,956.16/292,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,851.60

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