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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,942.40, 292,413.60 and 124,958.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,942.40, 292,413.60 and 124,958.40 is: 187,437.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,942.40 : 292,413.60 = 124,958.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,942.40/292,413.60 = 124,958.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,942.40x = 292,413.60 × 124,958.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,942.40x = 36,539,535,594.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,539,535,594.24/194,942.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,437.60

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