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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,054.70, 438,082.05 and 125,842.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,054.70, 438,082.05 and 125,842.70 is: 188,764.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,054.70 : 438,082.05 = 125,842.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,054.70/438,082.05 = 125,842.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,054.70x = 438,082.05 × 125,842.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,054.70x = 55,129,427,993.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,129,427,993.54/292,054.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,764.05

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